Fullerton Park (FR 620) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Fullerton Park (FR 620) in CO
Road corridorRio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
23 mi from Del Norte
9.5 mi off US 285 (straight line)
Maps 9,949 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 15.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Lake Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 2,100 ft over 15.7 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 39%.
- Cattle guards 0.6 and 11.8 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.8 miles off.
- Lake Mountain stands 604 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles northeast.
- Mexican Park lies 0.6 mi off.
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 27–53°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.