East Butte (FR 665) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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East Butte (FR 665) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
7,992 ft
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A 5.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO.

Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 150 ft from water.

All 5.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Water crossings 2.5, 2.5, 3, 3.3, 3.7 and 5 miles in.

East Butte stands 820 ft above the site, 0.7 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 4.2 mi off.

September normals 39–72°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
North Vicente (BLM BLM 5063) in COForest Road Road37.4miNeal (FR 250.8) in CODispersed Camping38.2miConejos Campground in COCampground39.6miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground39.8miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road40.4mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Rio Grande National Forest, Divide 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?