Relay Crk (FR 580) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Relay Crk (FR 580) in CO

San Juan NF, Columbine Ranger District
10,097 ft
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A 10.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in San Juan County, CO. The road serves Grayrock Peak. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 14.

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

All 10.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.4 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Grayrock Peak stands 2,411 ft above the site, 2.2 miles northwest. Pasture Creek runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Mountain Village, is 20 mi off.

September normals 41–63°F, 3.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Alpen Rose RV Park in COCampground20.3miBaldy MTN (FR 071) in CODispersed Camping21.3miRed Crk (FR 599) in CODispersed Camping21.6miJunction Creek Campground in COCampground21.7miBay City Campground in COCampground23.4mi
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?