Spring CR (FR 787.3) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Spring CR (FR 787.3) in CO
A 12.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 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.
12.6 of the 12.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.7 miles). Climbs 2,500 ft over 12.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 27%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 3.9 miles in. A water crossing 10 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. A body of water lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 33 mi off.
September normals 33–60°F, 1.9″ 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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