Sheep CR (FR 810) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Sheep CR (FR 810) in CO
A 21.2-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 21.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (21.2 miles). Climbs 4,900 ft over 21.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 3.9, 3.9, 3.9, 4, 4.4, 4.6, 4.6, 5.7, 5.7, 5.8, 6.9, 12.8 and 13.5 miles in.
A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. West Baldy stands 2,116 ft above the site, 4.8 miles northwest. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 31 mi off.
September normals 39–67°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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