West Dallas (FR 850) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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West Dallas (FR 850) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Ouray Ranger District
7,648 ft
Maps
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A 7.4-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.

1.3 of the 7.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.4 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 6.9 miles in.

West Fork Dallas Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Mount Sneffels stands 6,486 ft above the site, 8.7 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Ridgway, is 4.8 mi off.

September normals 38–72°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Mitchell Lakes (FR 740) in CODispersed Camping46.2miLower Hermosa Campground in COCampground46.3miLower Hermosa (cr 201) (FR 576) in CODispersed Camping46.3miTransfer Park Campground in COCampground46.5miJunction Crk (cr 204) (FR 171) in COForest Road Road47.0mi
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?