BLM 3001 — Horse Mesa in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
BLM 3001 — Horse Mesa in CO
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 2.2-mile stretch of dirt BLM road in Gunnison County, CO.
All 2.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.2 miles). Climbs 150 ft over 2.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. A body of water lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Ridgway, is 17 mi off.
September normals 34–62°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bureau of Land Management. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
blm.gov