San Juan (FR 621) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
San Juan (FR 621) in CO
Road corridorRio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
21 mi from Center
8.3 mi off US 285 (straight line)
Maps 10,146 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 7.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Tracy Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 7.2 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 30%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A cattle guard 5.3 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
Rules
- Camping is limited to 14 days in any 30 day period on the Rio Grande National Forest. Camp at least 150 feet from water sources. All vehicles must stay within 300 feet of the center line of a designated road. Dig a pit for your toilet needs at least 150 feet from water and cover the pit before you leave.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 26–52°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.