Alta Lakes (FR 632) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Alta Lakes (FR 632) in CO
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 5.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in San Miguel County, CO. The road serves Middle Alta Lake Dam. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to November 30.
1 of the 5.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,900 ft over 5.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 4 miles in, signed private. A gate 4.8 miles in.
Silver Mountain stands 3,795 ft above the site, 3.2 miles east. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Mountain Village, is 3.7 mi off.
September normals 38–66°F, 2.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov