Trimble (FR 523) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Trimble (FR 523) in CO

San Juan NF, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District
8,001 ft
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A 12.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Montezuma County, CO. The road serves Elston Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 2 to November 30.

San Juan National Forest, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

4.7 of the 12.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 4.7 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length.

A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Elston Mountain stands 1,141 ft above the site, 2.4 miles north. The nearest town, Cortez, is 22 mi off.

September normals 41–71°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Dolores Fisherman (FR 502) in CODispersed Camping13.0miBig Bend (FR 515) in CODispersed Camping13.1miRotary Park (FR 300) in CODispersed Camping13.2miDolores Office (FR 184) in CODispersed Camping13.8miSleeping Ute Rest Area in CORest Area14.0mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?