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Originally Posted by MyronL
Looking at up 550 past Durango and Silverton as far as Ouray. The Uncompahgre National Forest area. Ridgeway State Park I think still has kept 5 each first come first served spots available. Then Ironton. Anywhere, that entire area looks to be fantastic.
Have read very dire reports of some roads being high risk.
Drove once through Silverton out the back end of town along the Animas River a few miles to an old mining area which I think was the place that horrible pollution got released. Wasn't towing. We stopped and when I asked a ranger if I could continue on he said that road will knock your running boards right off.
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Starting at Durango going north:
In Durango there is a Giant gas station on US-160 not far out of town. Free dump & water.
The Junction Creek USFS campground is nice. Several First Come First Served (FCFS) sites. 37.3395 -107.9174
Haviland Lake USFS. 37.5338 -107.8067 Several FCFS sites.
Little Molas Lake USFS. Very nice but also very popular. All FCFS. One of our favorites if you can get a place. 37.7446 -107.7099.
A real gem is South Mineral Creek Road(FSR 585) just out of Silverton. Free. All FCFS. Very popular. Start here and continue west looking for good spots. There are lots of nice camping spots right on the creek. 37.8196 -107.7142
Water at the Silverton Visitor Center. Pay to dump at the commercial campgrounds.
These should get your started.
Enjoy. Colorado needs your $$$. Covid-19 has made a mess of state and local budgets.
Ed
550 between Silverton and Ouray is an easy and beautiful drive. Nothing to fear, just take it slow.