Alpine Tunnel (FR 7839) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Alpine Tunnel (FR 7839) in CO
A 9.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 9.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.9 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~230 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 9.8 miles in.
Mount Helmers stands 3,221 ft above the site, 3.4 miles northeast. A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 23 mi off.
September normals 36–64°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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