San Juan National Forest's high-country terrain includes Ophir Pass, a dispersed camping area managed by the US Forest Service outside Silverton. No designated sites, hookups, or facilities are provided. Campers set up on open ground under Forest Service rules, which typically require staying 300 feet from water and packing out all waste. Nearby, FR 820 Dispersed near Columbine TH — San Juan NF sits less than a mile north for campers wanting a comparable alternative.
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Map & DirectionsOphir Pass is located in Colorado near Silverton
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
37.85026873 N
107.726009 W
Connectivity
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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
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs from Farmington, NM
- 2 hrs 13 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 5 hrs 8 min from Pueblo, CO
- 5 hrs 29 min from Colorado Springs, CO
