Rito Alto (FR 959) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Rito Alto (FR 959) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
7,665 ft
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A 3.9-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 3.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Gibson Peak stands 5,165 ft above the site, 6.0 miles east. Wild Cherry Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Center, is 27 mi off.

September normals 39–74°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?