Alpine Tunnel (FR 7839) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Alpine Tunnel (FR 7839) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
23 mi from Buena Vista
6.4 mi off US 50 (straight line)
Maps 9,652 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 · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 9.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~230 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A gate 9.8 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mount Helmers stands 3,221 ft above the map pin, 3.4 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 27–52°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.