Cross CR (FR 359) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Cross CR (FR 359) in CO
A 14.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rio Grande County, CO. 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.
11.4 of the 14.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.1 miles). Climbs 2,800 ft over 14.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Demijohn Peak stands 1,375 ft above the site, 1.5 miles west. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 18 mi off.
September normals 38–65°F, 2.6″ 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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