Bear Springs Spur 1 (FR 7609.A3) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bear Springs Spur 1 (FR 7609.A3) in CO

Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District

10 mi from Gunnison

Maps 9,300 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 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Sun Point.
  • Estimated climb: 210 ft over 0.8 miles, with sustained grades near 16%.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.3 miles off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 29–55°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.