Houghland Gulch (FR 850) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Houghland Gulch (FR 850) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
9,593 ft
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A 7.7-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 7.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.7 miles). Climbs 2,600 ft over 7.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 19%. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Sargents Mesa stands 2,133 ft above the site, 3.6 miles northeast. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Salida, is 31 mi off.

September normals 38–66°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Willow Park (FR 350.2) in COForest Road Road43.7miSchrader CR (FR 333) in COForest Road Road43.7miCedar Springs (FR 327) in COForest Road Road44.2miLimekiln (FR 270) in CODispersed Camping44.3miLimekiln (BLM BLM 5120) in COForest Road Road44.5mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?