Slaughterhouse (FR 861) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

A 9.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to March 14.

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 9.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.5 miles). Climbs 2,700 ft over 9.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Antora Peak stands 2,565 ft above the site, 1.9 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. The Mosquito Lake shoreline is 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Salida, is 17 mi off.