Rock Gulch (FR 980) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Rock Gulch (FR 980) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
9,026 ft
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A 1.0-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 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1 miles). Climbs 540 ft over 1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%.

Hunts Peak stands 4,045 ft above the site, 3.1 miles east. Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. South Decker Creek runs 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Salida, is 11 mi off.

September normals 35–69°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Group Campsite in COCampground42.1miCo Rd A32 & 0660 (BLM ER3050) in CODispersed Camping43.4miBLM 666 — Elephant Rocks in CODispersed Camping45.5miElephant Rocks North (BLM BLM 5208) in CODispersed Camping45.5miBLM BLM 5200 — Elephant Rocks in COForest Road Road46.2mi
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?