Studhorse CR (FR 852.4) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Studhorse CR (FR 852.4) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
8,719 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 4.0-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 4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4 miles). Climbs 890 ft over 4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard at the start of the road.

Studhorse Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Hayden Peak stands 3,397 ft above the site, 5.4 miles north. The nearest town, Salida, is 24 mi off.

September normals 38–69°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?