Dorsey CR (FR 990) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Dorsey CR (FR 990) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
9,427 ft
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A 1.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road serves Methodist Mountain.

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 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.7 miles). Climbs 740 ft over 1.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 23%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.1, 0.6, 0.6 and 1.6 miles in.

Methodist Mountain stands 2,283 ft above the site, 2.5 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. Dorsey Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Salida, is 7.9 mi off.

September normals 36–67°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Iglesia de San Juan TH (BLM PS4029) in CODispersed Camping41.5miPenitente Canyon Campground in COCampground42.0miPenitente Groupsite (BLM PS4056) in CODispersed Camping42.1miPenitente Campground Loop (BLM PS4042) in CODispersed Camping42.2miPenitente Campground (BLM PS4028) in CODispersed Camping42.2mi
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?