Limekiln (FR 270) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Limekiln (FR 270) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
8,457 ft
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A 3.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rio Grande County, CO. The road serves Dog 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 3.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.9 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Dog Mountain stands 1,199 ft above the site, 0.7 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 5.5 mi off.

September normals 38–70°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
North Vicente (BLM BLM 5063) in COForest Road Road28.0miNeal (FR 250.8) in CODispersed Camping28.9miConejos Campground in COCampground30.2miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground30.5miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road31.0mi
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?