Tall trees provide cover along Forest Road 257, where dispersed camping spots accommodate drive-in access within San Juan National Forest. Campers report moderate vehicle traffic on the access road, with some residential areas nearby that may generate occasional noise from dogs. The area features sticky mud conditions and evidence of previous visitors, including scattered bones and bullet shells at some pullout locations.
This spot works well as an overnight base for exploring Mesa Verde and Canyon of the Ancients. Campers can find additional dispersed sites outside San Juan National Forest by traveling further up the forest road system for increased privacy.
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Location
Dispersed CampingTrail Camp off Forest Road 257 is located in Colorado
Coordinates
37.52820815 N
108.4630461 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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 Trail Camp off Forest Road 257 needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 33 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 27 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 13 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 4 hrs 31 min from Santa Fe, NM
