BLM 8379 — North Hardscrabble Mountain in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
BLM 8379 — North Hardscrabble Mountain in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
3.9 mi from Gypsum
Maps 7,386 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office ↗
Stay limit: 7 consecutive days · the 7-day limit applies April 1 to August 31 · September 1 to March 31: 14 consecutive days · unless otherwise authorized in writing by the BLM; also 14 days · within 30 days · then move 30 mi; also 14 consecutive days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TUSABLE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Extreme
- All 8.2 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, 8 miles of it dirt.
- Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
- Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 8.2 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 26% and pitches to 38%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Suicide Mountain stands 2,452 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles southwest.
- Grundell Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 29–60°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.