Spring CR (FR 875) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Spring CR (FR 875) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
9,073 ft
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A 2.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road serves Burnt Mountain.

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 2.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.4 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 2.4 miles -- sustained grades near 26%, with pitches to 32%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Burnt Mountain stands 2,550 ft above the site, 2.2 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. A body of water lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Salida, is 14 mi off.

September normals 40–66°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
BLM BLM 5200 — Elephant Rocks in COForest Road Road42.1miEnglish Valley (BLM BLM 5204) in CODispersed Camping42.3miRubbing Rock (BLM BLM 5203) in CODispersed Camping42.9miEast Butte (FR 665) in COForest Road Road43.7miRound Rocks (BLM BLM 5227) in CODispersed Camping43.8mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?