BLM 8477 — Big Red Hill in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
BLM 8477 — Big Red Hill in CO
Road corridorBLM, Colorado River Valley
6.1 mi from Gypsum
Maps 7,285 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Extreme
- All 4.3 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 920 ft over 4.3 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 28%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.6 miles off.
- Greenhorn Mountain stands 2,605 ft above the map pin, 4.7 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 32–61°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.