Lower South Park (FR 708) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Lower South Park (FR 708) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
10,135 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 12.6-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 12.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.6 miles). Winds through 3 switchbacks. A cattle guard 11.6 miles in.

Lookout Mountain stands 1,383 ft above the site, 1.9 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 23 mi off.

September normals 35–63°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Rock CR (FR 28) in COForest Road Road38.9miComstock Campground in COCampground38.9miSummitville (FR 330) in COForest Road Road40.4miCat CR (FR 271) in COForest Road Road40.6miNorth Fork Cat (FR 271.2) in COForest Road Road40.9mi
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?