Crestone (FR 950) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Crestone (FR 950) in CO
Road corridorRio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
29 mi from Center
Maps 8,317 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Rough
- All 0.4 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
- Near Crestone Town Hall.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- Mount Adams stands 5,599 ft above the map pin, 4.9 miles east.
Rules
- Camping is limited to 14 days in any 30 day period on the Rio Grande National Forest. Camp at least 150 feet from water sources. All vehicles must stay within 300 feet of the center line of a designated road. Dig a pit for your toilet needs at least 150 feet from water and cover the pit before you leave.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 32–60°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.