Horse Canyon (FR 745) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Horse Canyon (FR 745) in CO
A 16.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO.
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 16.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16.2 miles). Climbs 3,300 ft over 16.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 28%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 11.2 miles in.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.9 miles off. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. Organ Mountain stands 3,320 ft above the site, 7.1 miles southwest. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 35 mi off.
September normals 36–62°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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