North Fork Cat (FR 271.2) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
North Fork Cat (FR 271.2) in CO
A 4.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rio Grande County, CO. The road serves Lion Point.
Rio Grande National Forest, Conejos Peak Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 4.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.7 miles). Climbs 2,500 ft over 4.7 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 30%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Lion Point stands 1,819 ft above the site, 1.9 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. South Fork Cat Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Monte Vista, is 14 mi off.
September normals 40–66°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Rio Grande National Forest, Conejos Peak Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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