Sunshine Mesa (FR 623) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Sunshine Mesa (FR 623) in CO
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 2.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Miguel County, CO. The road serves Wilson Mesa.
1.9 of the 2.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 1.9 of the 2.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 910 ft over 2.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks.
Sunshine Mountain stands 4,128 ft above the site, 2.4 miles southwest. South Fork San Miguel River runs 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Mountain Village, is 4.3 mi off.
September normals 41–69°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