W Park CR (FR 385) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

A 4.7-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 4.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.7 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 4.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 22 switchbacks.

Handkerchief Mesa stands 1,970 ft above the site, 1.5 miles northeast. West Fork Park Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 22 mi off.