Round MTN (FR 890) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Round MTN (FR 890) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
8,975 ft
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A 6.9-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 6.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.9 miles). Climbs 3,000 ft over 6.9 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks.

Burnt Mountain stands 2,648 ft above the site, 2.5 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Salida, is 12 mi off.

September normals 41–68°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Group Campsite in COCampground41.9miElephant Rocks North (BLM BLM 5208) in CODispersed Camping43.5miBLM 666 — Elephant Rocks in CODispersed Camping43.5miBLM BLM 5200 — Elephant Rocks in COForest Road Road44.3miEnglish Valley (BLM BLM 5204) in CODispersed Camping44.4mi
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?