San Juan (FR 621) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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San Juan (FR 621) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
9,923 ft
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A 10.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road serves Lake Mountain.

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 10.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.1 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 10.1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 30%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 8.1 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.6 miles off. Lake Mountain stands 630 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northeast. Mexican Park lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 23 mi off.

September normals 36–64°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Rock CR (FR 28) in COForest Road Road38.4miComstock Campground in COCampground38.5miCat CR (FR 271) in COForest Road Road40.1miNorth Fork Cat (FR 271.2) in COForest Road Road40.4miSummitville (FR 330) in COForest Road Road40.5mi
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?