Ute CR (FR 852) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Ute CR (FR 852) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
9,942 ft
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A 2.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road serves Saguache Peak.

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 2.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.3 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 2.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 19%.

Ute Spring lies 1.2 mi off. Saguache Peak stands 611 ft above the site, 1.7 miles southeast. The nearest town, Salida, is 26 mi off.

September normals 34–65°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Limekiln (BLM BLM 5120) in COForest Road Road40.6miLove's in COStore Lot Parking40.8miLimekiln (FR 270) in CODispersed Camping40.9miBonafacio (BLM BLM 5122) in COForest Road Road41.7miCedar Springs (FR 327) in COForest Road Road41.8mi
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.

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