Wild Cherry (FR 961) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Wild Cherry (FR 961) in CO
A 0.2-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 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). 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.
Mount Owen stands 4,868 ft above the site, 4.2 miles northeast. Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.7 miles off. South Fork Wild Cherry Creek runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Center, is 30 mi off.
September normals 41–71°F, 1.5″ 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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