Archery (FR 265.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Archery (FR 265.1) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
9,309 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rio Grande County, CO. The road serves Conejos Peak. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to March 14.

Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 150 ft from water.

All 0.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Lion Point stands 1,782 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southwest. South Fork Rock Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Monte Vista, is 11 mi off.

September normals 35–67°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
North Vicente (BLM BLM 5063) in COForest Road Road19.0miNeal (FR 250.8) in CODispersed Camping20.8miCapulin Peak (BLM BLM 5060) in COForest Road Road21.7miConejos Campground in COCampground22.1miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground22.3mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?