Ward Gulch (FR 855) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

AnyRoost

Ward Gulch (FR 855) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
9,679 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TNONE
T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkGOOD

An 11.6-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.

4.7 of the 11.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.6 miles). Climbs 3,400 ft over 11.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 28%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Cattle guards 5.5 and 7.3 miles in.

Sargents Mesa stands 2,047 ft above the site, 3.3 miles north. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Salida, is 30 mi off.

September normals 38–66°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Schrader CR (FR 333) in COForest Road Road43.6miWillow Park (FR 350.2) in COForest Road Road43.9miCedar Springs (FR 327) in COForest Road Road43.9miLimekiln (FR 270) in CODispersed Camping43.9miLimekiln (BLM BLM 5120) in COForest Road Road44.1mi
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?