Iron Point (FR 701.3) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Iron Point (FR 701.3) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Paonia Ranger District
7.4 mi from Paonia
Maps 8,544 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 · no more than 28 days on any one National Forest within a 60-day period; also 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 11.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 10.8 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 2,900 ft over 11.9 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 29%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- Windy Point stands 632 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles west.
Climate averages
October normals 32–55°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.