San Juan National Forest's free dispersed camping along FS Roads 631 and 633 draws campers who want a low-infrastructure base near the Piedra River drainage, with sites scattered along the road corridor and the most sought-after spots at the far end of FS 633. The road is packed down enough for 2WD vehicles and can accommodate teardrops and small rigs. No cell service on AT&T or Verizon. Established fire rings are present at some pull-offs, and a stream runs within reach of certain sites.
Water access is a recurring theme among visitors. Campers who position at the end of FS 633 can hike an irrigation canal route to Piedra River Falls, while those parked mid-road are farther from direct water access. Free-ranging cattle are a regular presence, moving up and down the road throughout the day and into the night. They add noise but are not a safety concern. Anglers and hikers find the area useful as a staging point, with Williams Creek Reservoir reachable by a short drive. For camping near Pagosa Springs, this corridor offers a no-cost alternative to the paid campgrounds in the area, several of which may be closed outside peak season.
Markayla W. notes plainly: "Clean up your trash and please don't take glass bottles." Bear activity has been reported after dusk, so proper food storage is necessary. Nearby developed options include Middle Fork Hunter Campground to the north. Visit mid-week or outside July and August to avoid the light but noticeable weekend traffic along the road.
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Map & DirectionsFS Road 631/633 is located in Colorado near Pagosa Springs
Coordinates
37.4596486 N
107.13346036 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 9/17/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 9/17/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- 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 28 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 26 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 5 hrs 3 min from Pueblo, CO
- 5 hrs 50 min from Grand Junction, CO
























