Park CR (FR 380.2) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Park CR (FR 380.2) in CO
A 5.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rio Grande County, CO. The road serves Handkerchief Mesa.
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 5.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.2 miles). Climbs 570 ft over 5.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks.
A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Handkerchief Mesa stands 795 ft above the site, 1.1 miles north. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 21 mi off.
September normals 36–59°F, 3.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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