Black Bear (FR 648) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Black Bear (FR 648) in CO
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 7.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Miguel County, CO. The road serves Black Bear Pass Trailhead (Northwestern).
All 7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7 miles). Climbs 3,900 ft over 7 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~260 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 25 switchbacks. Water crossings 1.2, 3, 3.2, 3.2, 3.7, 4.9 and 4.9 miles in. A gate 5.3 miles in.
Ballard Mountain stands 3,789 ft above the site, 1.5 miles south. San Miguel River runs 0.2 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Telluride, is 2.4 mi off.
September normals 35–66°F, 2.7″ 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