East Fork Pinos (FR 329) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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East Fork Pinos (FR 329) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
10,880 ft
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A 21.8-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.

7 of the 21.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.2 of the 21.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,400 ft over 21.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Grayback Mountain stands 1,743 ft above the site, 2.9 miles southwest. Short Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 16 mi off.

September normals 35–60°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Conejos Campground in COCampground23.0miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground23.4miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road25.3miElk CR Pit (FR 128.5) in CODispersed Camping27.1miOld Highway (FR 128) in CODispersed Camping27.1mi
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?