Goodenough Reservoir (FR 128.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Goodenough Reservoir (FR 128.1) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Grand Valley Ranger District
13 mi from Paonia
Maps 9,856 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 5.4 miles of it dirt.
- Near Bailey Dam.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Winds through 3 switchbacks.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Bailey Reservoir lies 0.2 mi off.
- Priest Mountain stands 1,138 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 25–49°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.