Overland Reservoir (FR 705) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Overland Reservoir (FR 705) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Paonia Ranger District
16 mi from Paonia
Maps 9,897 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- 1.7 of this road’s 5.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.7 miles of dirt.
- Near Overland Number 1 Dam.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Winds through 5 switchbacks.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Water crossings 3.6 and 4.7 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.0 miles off.
- Chalk Mountain stands 1,245 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 25–50°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.