Bowen CR (FR 340) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Bowen CR (FR 340) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
9,566 ft
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A 12.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rio Grande County, CO. The road serves Overlook Cliff Rocks.

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 12.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.2 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 12.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Del Norte Peak stands 2,835 ft above the site, 4.0 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Lost Lake lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 12 mi off.

September normals 38–63°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Conejos Campground in COCampground33.7miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground34.0miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road35.9miOld Highway (FR 128) in CODispersed Camping37.6miElk CR Pit (FR 128.5) in CODispersed Camping37.7mi
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?