Accessible via a smooth dirt road off the highway, Forest Road 37 provides dispersed camping across a stretch of San Juan National Forest southwest of Pagosa Springs. No fees, no reservations. Pull-offs appear at intervals along the road, with the first large spot on the left featuring a stone fire ring. Campers who continue past the early pull-offs find additional clearings further up, though recent logging activity has left some areas near the small pond torn up and muddy.
Cell coverage varies by carrier and position on the road. Verizon signal is inconsistent, with a couple of bars reported near the highway and nothing near the top. T-Mobile users have reported reliable service throughout. Traffic on the road stays light, and most campers note they see few other vehicles, even on weekends. Nearby dispersed options like Turkey Creek Road and East Fork Campground give the area a range of configurations for different rigs and group sizes.
Grazing cattle move through the area occasionally, and at least one camper reported watching a group of elk in an adjacent meadow at dusk. "Cows peacefully grazing, we will definitely be staying here again," notes Cheyanne G. The road handles standard sedans without difficulty when dry, though wet conditions add mud to the mix. Pagosa Springs sits roughly 15 minutes away for resupply. This spot works best for self-contained campers making an overnight stop who do not need hookups or developed facilities.
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Map & DirectionsForest Road 37 is located in Colorado near Pagosa Springs
Coordinates
37.34728345 N
106.9347312 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 8/4/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 8/4/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/4/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 8/4/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 8/4/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/4/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
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
- 1 hr 52 min from Farmington, NM
- 2 hrs 36 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 3 hrs 25 min from Pueblo, CO
- 4 hrs 53 min from Grand Junction, CO
