Red Arrow D (FR 567) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Red Arrow D (FR 567) in CO
A 1.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Montezuma County, CO. The road serves Valley View Spring. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.
San Juan National Forest, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 1.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.4 miles). Climbs 530 ft over 1.4 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Helmet Peak stands 4,097 ft above the site, 5.3 miles northeast. East Mancos River runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Mancos, is 4.9 mi off.
September normals 43–72°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by San Juan National Forest, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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