Pinon (FR 645) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Pinon (FR 645) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
8,606 ft
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A 10.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rio Grande County, CO. The road serves Twin Mountains.

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 10.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.1 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 10.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Twin Mountains stands 1,941 ft above the site, 2.0 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Seitz Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 11 mi off.

September normals 36–69°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Conejos Campground in COCampground42.1miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground42.4miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road43.8miOld Highway (FR 128) in CODispersed Camping45.6miElk CR Pit (FR 128.5) in CODispersed Camping45.6mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?