Coal Bank (FR 583) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Coal Bank (FR 583) in CO

San Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
10,644 ft
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A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Juan County, CO. The road serves Twilight Peak.

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

All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Climbs 60 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%.

Engineer Mountain stands 2,295 ft above the site, 1.6 miles west. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Coal Creek runs 0.6 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Telluride, is 17 mi off.

September normals 38–60°F, 3.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Alpen Rose RV Park in COCampground24.5miRed Crk (FR 599) in CODispersed Camping24.7miBaldy MTN (FR 071) in CODispersed Camping24.9miJunction Creek Campground in COCampground26.2miBeaver Meadows (FR 135) in COForest Road Road29.1mi
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?