Chattanooga (FR 820) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Chattanooga (FR 820) in CO
A 1.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Juan County, CO. The road serves Ophir Pass Trailhead (Easternmost).
San Juan National Forest, Columbine Ranger District allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 1.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.9 miles). Climbs 300 ft over 1.9 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Water crossings 0.4, 1.1, 1.3 and 1.4 miles in.
Ohio Peak stands 2,523 ft above the site, 1.4 miles east. Mineral Creek runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Telluride, is 7.8 mi off.
September normals 36–62°F, 2.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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