Lone Rock (FR 648) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Lone Rock (FR 648) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
8,895 ft
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A 5.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO.

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.

All 5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 19%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. A gate 4.7 miles in.

Pine Cone Knob stands 1,871 ft above the site, 2.3 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Mill Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 13 mi off.

September normals 35–68°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Conejos Campground in COCampground43.7miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground44.1miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road45.6miBear Basin A (FR 609) in CODispersed Camping46.4miBlue Crk (FR 012) in CODispersed Camping46.6mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?