Shorty Spring (FR 649) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Shorty Spring (FR 649) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
8,870 ft
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An 8.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO.

Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 150 ft from water.

All 8.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.1 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 8.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Cyclone Mountain stands 1,307 ft above the site, 1.3 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 12 mi off.

September normals 35–68°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Conejos Campground in COCampground43.1miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground43.4miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road44.8miOld Highway (FR 128) in CODispersed Camping46.6miElk CR Pit (FR 128.5) in CODispersed Camping46.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?