Cedar Springs (FR 327) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Cedar Springs (FR 327) in CO
A 5.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rio Grande County, CO. The road serves Horseshoe Mountain.
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 5.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.4 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 5.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Winds through 5 switchbacks.
Horseshoe Mountain stands 2,258 ft above the site, 2.7 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 5.7 mi off.
September normals 36–69°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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