Sims Mesa (FR 574) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Sims Mesa (FR 574) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Ouray Ranger District
8,080 ft
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A 1.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ouray County, CO.

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

All 1.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Montrose, is 13 mi off.

September normals 43–71°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Hermosa Park (FR 578) in COForest Road Road38.2miGeyser Spring Th (FR 540) in CODispersed Camping38.3miJohnny Bull Th (FR 539) in CODispersed Camping39.6miLittle Molas Lake Campground in COCampground39.7miLittle Molas Cg (FR 584) in CODispersed Camping39.8mi
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?