Middle CR (FR 870) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Middle CR (FR 870) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
8,754 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 1.5-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 1.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (1.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 0 and 1.2 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Baxter Mountain stands 2,983 ft above the site, 3.7 miles east. The nearest town, Salida, is 25 mi off.

September normals 38–68°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
0333 E. (BLM BLM 5131) in CODispersed Camping44.1miLimekiln (FR 270) in CODispersed Camping45.8miLimekiln (BLM BLM 5120) in COForest Road Road45.8miCedar Springs (FR 327) in COForest Road Road46.0miSchrader CR (FR 333) in COForest Road Road46.1mi
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?