Cave CR (FR 673) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

A 9.3-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 9.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.3 miles). Climbs 2,600 ft over 9.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 0.5 miles in.

Cave Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. Storm King Mountain stands 1,894 ft above the site, 2.9 miles northeast. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 17 mi off.