Cascade Crk (FR 783) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Cascade Crk (FR 783) in CO

San Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
8,770 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Juan County, CO.

San Juan National Forest, Columbine Ranger District allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.6 miles). A cattle guard 0.1 miles in. A gate 1.6 miles in.

Engineer Mountain stands 4,169 ft above the site, 2.8 miles north. Cascade Creek runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Mountain Village, is 19 mi off.

September normals 41–66°F, 3.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Alpen Rose RV Park in COCampground21.5miBaldy MTN (FR 071) in CODispersed Camping22.1miRed Crk (FR 599) in CODispersed Camping22.2miJunction Creek Campground in COCampground23.1miHTR Durango Campground in COCampground26.4mi
Fire restrictions

Set by San Juan National Forest, Columbine 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?