Raspberry (FR 678) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Raspberry (FR 678) in CO
A 6.0-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 6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. A water crossing 1.5 miles in. A cattle guard 3.6 miles in.
Lookout Mountain stands 1,643 ft above the site, 2.2 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. Deer Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 21 mi off.
September normals 37–63°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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