Nicomodes (FR 269) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Nicomodes (FR 269) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
8,464 ft
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A 2.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rio Grande County, CO.

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 2.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.8 miles).

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Pintada Mountain stands 4,363 ft above the site, 6.7 miles southwest. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 7.5 mi off.

September normals 39–70°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
North Vicente (BLM BLM 5063) in COForest Road Road26.0miNeal (FR 250.8) in CODispersed Camping27.1miCapulin Peak (BLM BLM 5060) in COForest Road Road28.3miConejos Campground in COCampground28.4miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground28.7mi
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?