Pinos CR (FR 14) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Pinos CR (FR 14) in CO
A 6.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Rio Grande County, CO. The road serves Burro Creek. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to March 14.
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 6.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (6.1 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 6.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Castle Rock Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Poison Mountain stands 3,020 ft above the site, 4.0 miles southeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 11 mi off.
September normals 40–67°F, 2.0″ 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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