Old Grand Mesa (FR 123) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado
Old Grand Mesa (FR 123) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Grand Valley Ranger District
7.7 mi from Cedaredge
Maps 8,725 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/31–11/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
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Road Access
Difficult
- 1.9 of this road’s 5.3 miles are maintained for passenger cars, 5.2 miles of it gravel.
- Near Reed Dam.
- Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 5.3 miles through 15 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 20%.
2 known camp spots along this road, between mile 3.5 and mile 5: reported by travellers.
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
Climate averages
September normals 42–66°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.