Mountain Lion CR (FR 779) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Mountain Lion CR (FR 779) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
9,747 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 6.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road serves Hat Mountain.

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 6.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.8 miles). Climbs 730 ft over 6.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 22%.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Bowers Peak stands 2,709 ft above the site, 4.7 miles southwest. Moon Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 25 mi off.

September normals 38–64°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cat CR (FR 271) in COForest Road Road42.0miElwood Cabin in COCampground42.0miNorth Fork Cat (FR 271.2) in COForest Road Road42.3miSouth Greenie (BLM BLM 5102) in COForest Road Road43.3miStunner Campground in COCampground43.6mi
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?