Schrader CR (FR 333) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Schrader CR (FR 333) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
8,420 ft
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A 6.7-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 6.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.7 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 6.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%.

Cherry Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Horseshoe Mountain stands 2,505 ft above the site, 3.1 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 7.0 mi off.

September normals 36–69°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Conejos Campground in COCampground29.9miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground30.3miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road31.4miOld Highway (FR 128) in CODispersed Camping33.1miElk CR Pit (FR 128.5) in CODispersed Camping33.2mi
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?