Embargo CR (FR 640) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Embargo CR (FR 640) in CO
An 8.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road serves Pine Cone Knob. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to March 14.
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.
1.4 of the 8.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.4 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 8.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Cattle guards 2.1, 3.9, 5.5 and 8 miles in.
Cathedral Rock stands 1,008 ft above the site, 1.0 miles north. Cathedral Creek runs 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 17 mi off.
September normals 39–66°F, 2.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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