Bowers Peak (FR 676) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Bowers Peak (FR 676) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
10,070 ft
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A 6.7-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 6.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.7 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Lookout Mountain stands 1,448 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Deer Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 22 mi off.

September normals 37–63°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Silver Lakes (FR 260) in COForest Road Road40.8miStunner Campground in COCampground41.2miWillow Ridge (FR 237.1) in CODispersed Camping41.3miAlamosa Campground in COCampground41.9miKerr Lake (FR 257) in COForest Road Road42.1mi
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?