Fishing, hiking, and ATV riding draw campers to USFS Road 667 along the East Fork of the San Juan River, where dispersed sites sit directly on the water roughly 45 minutes from Pagosa Springs. The access road branches off US 160 East and runs through East Fork Campground before the pavement ends and the dispersed area begins about two miles further in. Sites cluster in pockets along the riverbank, with some accommodating RVs and others suited only for tents.
The road conditions deserve careful attention before you go. The surface is pure washboard, and one reviewer notes the road is "really rough on my trailer." Around the three-mile mark, a sign recommends high-clearance vehicles only and advises against trailers. A Subaru Outback has made it in, though two rocky drops near the first bridge require a careful approach. No facilities exist anywhere along FR667: no restrooms, no potable water, no trash service, and no cell coverage on AT&T or Verizon.
Weekdays tend to stay quiet. One camper spent a full week here and saw other visitors only on weekends, when Jeeps and UTVs pick up noticeably on the road during daylight hours. Sites far enough from the road stay relatively undisturbed. The river itself is a constant presence. Cody J. notes that "the sounds of raging water put me sound to sleep," though the same reviewer found the ground retains moisture after rain and recommends ditching around a tent. Wildlife activity is reported regularly, including elk sightings in the meadow near the highway turnoff.
Two waterfalls are accessible nearby, and several trailheads sit within a half-mile of the camping area, including the Quartz Ridge Trail. Anglers have access to the river directly from camp. The East Fork Road Dispersed area in San Juan NF and Del Norte Dispersed Camping offer additional free options along the same corridor for those who want to compare sites before committing. This stretch works best for self-sufficient campers comfortable with rough roads, no services, and a fully primitive setup.
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Map & DirectionsEast Fork San Juan River, USFS Road 667 is located in Colorado near Pagosa Springs
Coordinates
37.39080021 N
106.84050055 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/26/26- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/26/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 3 min from Farmington, NM
- 2 hrs 47 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 4 hrs 24 min from Pueblo, CO
- 5 hrs 24 min from Grand Junction, CO
