Spring Creek (FR 536) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Spring Creek (FR 536) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Ouray Ranger District
8,115 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 7.0-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 7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.9 of the 7 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. A cattle guard 6.1 miles in.

Branson Spring lies 0.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Montrose, is 13 mi off.

September normals 42–71°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Geyser Spring Th (FR 540) in CODispersed Camping38.7miHermosa Park (FR 578) in COForest Road Road39.1miJohnny Bull Th (FR 539) in CODispersed Camping40.0miDunton River Camp in COCampground40.5miHorse Gulch (FR 423) in CODispersed Camping40.8mi
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?