Hermosa Park (FR 578) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Hermosa Park (FR 578) in CO
A 25.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Juan County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.
San Juan National Forest, Columbine Ranger District allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
15.6 of the 25 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.7 of the 25 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,200 ft over 25 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 46 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Hermosa Peak stands 1,432 ft above the site, 1.4 miles west. A pond lies 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Mountain Village, is 15 mi off.
September normals 34–57°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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