Shearing (FR 616) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Shearing (FR 616) in CO
A 5.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rio Grande County, CO. The road serves Agua Ramon Mountain.
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 5.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.8 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 5.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Agua Ramon Mountain stands 2,522 ft above the site, 2.4 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. A canal runs 0.8 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 13 mi off.
September normals 37–70°F, 1.3″ 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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