Dry CR Branch (FR 264.2) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Dry CR Branch (FR 264.2) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
9,176 ft
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A 3.1-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 3.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.1 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 3.1 miles -- sustained grades near 26%, with pitches to 30%. 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.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Pintada Mountain stands 3,651 ft above the site, 4.2 miles west. The nearest town, Monte Vista, is 11 mi off.

September normals 42–66°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
North Vicente (BLM BLM 5063) in COForest Road Road21.3miNeal (FR 250.8) in CODispersed Camping22.5miConejos Campground in COCampground23.8miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground24.0miCapulin Peak (BLM BLM 5060) in COForest Road Road24.2mi
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?