Antelope Park (FR 782.2) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Antelope Park (FR 782.2) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
9,251 ft
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A 12.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO.

Rio Grande National Forest, Saguache Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 150 ft from water.

All 12.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.4 miles). Climbs 2,700 ft over 12.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 27%. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 10.2 miles in. A cattle guard 11.7 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. A body of water lies 1.1 mi off. Sargents Mesa stands 2,475 ft above the site, 4.8 miles northeast. The nearest town, Salida, is 32 mi off.

September normals 32–68°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Willow Park (FR 350.2) in COForest Road Road42.9miSchrader CR (FR 333) in COForest Road Road43.1miCedar Springs (FR 327) in COForest Road Road43.6miLimekiln (FR 270) in CODispersed Camping43.8miLimekiln (BLM BLM 5120) in COForest Road Road44.1mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Rio Grande National Forest, Saguache 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?