Sawmill Mesa (FR 529) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Sawmill Mesa (FR 529) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Ouray Ranger District
9,219 ft
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A 12.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Montrose County, CO. The road is open seasonally, April 16 to November 30.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Ouray Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 12 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.9 of the 12 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. A cattle guard at the start of the road.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. A body of water lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Olathe, is 27 mi off.

September normals 42–68°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Ouray 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?