San Juan National Forest administers Forest Road 44, a dispersed camping area outside Mancos, Colorado, where campers set up along a forest road without designated sites or formal amenities. No hookups, no restrooms, no assigned spots. Nearby alternatives include Crystal Creek Ditch roughly 2.7 miles to the northwest, which may suit campers wanting a more established dispersed site in the same corridor. Self-sufficient travelers who carry their own water and waste management will find Forest Road 44 a workable base for exploring the surrounding national forest.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsForest Road 44 is located in Colorado near Mancos
Coordinates
37.41455724 N
108.1958495 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
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AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/12/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
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
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Forest Road 44 needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 11 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 51 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 52 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 4 hrs 10 min from Santa Fe, NM
