Ophir Pass (FR 630) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Ophir Pass (FR 630) in CO
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 3.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in San Miguel County, CO. The road serves Ophir Pass Trailhead (Westernmost).
3 of the 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.2 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 3.2 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 44%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.3, 1.1, 1.5, 1.6 and 2.7 miles in.
Ophir Needles stands 2,734 ft above the site, 0.8 miles northeast. Howard Fork runs 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Mountain Village, is 5.1 mi off.
September normals 41–64°F, 3.1″ 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