Forest Road 526 leads campers to dispersed camping opportunities along Upper House Creek in the San Juan National Forest. This drive-in access site operates under US Forest Service management, providing an alternative to developed campgrounds for those comfortable with primitive conditions.
The location sits approximately 7 miles north of Dolores, positioning campers within reach of dispersed options outside San Juan National Forest throughout the region. Several other Forest Service dispersed areas operate within a few miles, including Bean Reservoir Dispersed — San Juan NF (FR 258). Campers should come prepared with their own water, waste disposal plan, and camping equipment suitable for Leave No Trace principles.
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Map & DirectionsUpper House Creek on Forest Road 526 is located in Colorado near Dolores
Coordinates
37.5660497 N
108.4535373 W
Connectivity
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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
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Upper House Creek on Forest Road 526 needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 39 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 34 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 20 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 4 hrs 38 min from Santa Fe, NM
