Dry CR (FR 264) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Dry CR (FR 264) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
8,628 ft
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A 2.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rio Grande County, CO. The road serves Bishop Rock.

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 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2 miles). Climbs 670 ft over 2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Pintada Mountain stands 4,199 ft above the site, 5.6 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Monte Vista, is 9.5 mi off.

September normals 37–69°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
North Vicente (BLM BLM 5063) in COForest Road Road21.9miNeal (FR 250.8) in CODispersed Camping23.7miCapulin Peak (BLM BLM 5060) in COForest Road Road24.3miConejos Campground in COCampground25.0miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground25.2mi
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?