Cochetopa (FR 750) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Cochetopa (FR 750) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
10,018 ft
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A 25.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to March 14.

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.

16.5 of the 25.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 16.8 of the 25.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,300 ft over 25.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 1.9 and 25.2 miles in. Gates 20.5 and 25.7 miles in.

The nearest town, Gunnison, is 32 mi off.

September normals 35–65°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Beaver Creek Site 1 in COCampground42.2miCross CR (FR 359) in COForest Road Road42.4miBeaver Creek Site 2 in COCampground42.5miPark Creek camp #1 in COCampground42.9miPinos CR (FR 14) in COForest Road Road43.2mi
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?