Little Kerber (FR 857) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Little Kerber (FR 857) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
9,916 ft
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A 13.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road serves Bonita Hill.

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 13 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13 miles). Climbs 3,400 ft over 13 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 37%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Bonita Hill stands 625 ft above the site, 0.6 miles southwest. The nearest town, Salida, is 24 mi off.

September normals 37–63°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Ruger (BLM BLM 5127) in COForest Road Road41.1mi0333 E. (BLM BLM 5131) in CODispersed Camping43.1miLimekiln (BLM BLM 5120) in COForest Road Road43.8miLimekiln (FR 270) in CODispersed Camping43.9miCedar Springs (FR 327) 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?