Natural Arch (FR 660) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Natural Arch (FR 660) in CO
A 29.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to March 14.
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.
21 of the 29.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (29.3 miles). Climbs 3,300 ft over 29.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 32%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Blue Mountain stands 1,677 ft above the site, 1.7 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 12 mi off.
September normals 35–66°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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