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Madden Peak Road - Dispersed

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San Juan National Forest

Dispersed camping along Forest Service Road 316

San Juan National Forest encompasses about 1.8 million acres in the southwestern corner of Colorado. From high-desert mesas to alpine peaks, these federal lands are managed for multiple uses and visitors are asked to respect each other and the natural resources. The San Juan National Forest Headquarters is located in Durango, Colorado, with district offices in Bayfield, Dolores and Pagosa Springs.

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  • Tent Sites
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  • Dispersed
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Features

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  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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  • Pull-Through Sites

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23 Reviews

TThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2023

October Week

I stayed about 5.5 miles up, the road is bumpy, but not horrible. I didn’t see many cars come up, maybe 1 a day. There’s a couple of trails you can do while here. . I used AllTrails..(I know people say things, but coming from someone who hiked and found trails Pre-apps, I find it amazing, even when it glitches sometimes. I saw deer around sunset and birds through the day.

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  • Review photo of Madden Peak Road - Dispersed by Tracy T., October 22, 2023
  • Review photo of Madden Peak Road - Dispersed by Tracy T., October 22, 2023
  • Review photo of Madden Peak Road - Dispersed by Tracy T., October 22, 2023
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Amy L.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 1, 2023

Lots of sites but not very scenic

I stayed about 2.5 miles up the road. My site was small but it at least overlooked a hillside. A lot of the sites at the beginning of the road are huge but offer little to no shade and no view whatsoever. But there are a lot of sites so you could probably find something that works

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Madden Peak Road - Dispersed by Amy L., July 1, 2023
TThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 9, 2022

Great spot

Quiet and easy to access.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Madden Peak Road - Dispersed by Troy S., July 9, 2022

Location

Madden Peak Road - Dispersed is located in Colorado

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Coordinates

37.35876367591093 N
108.15970944376134 W

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