Bracken (FR 902) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Bracken (FR 902) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Paonia Ranger District
7.1 mi from Crested Butte
Maps 9,854 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 · no more than 28 days on any one National Forest within a 60-day period; also 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 0.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Irwin Cemetery.
- Estimated climb: 0 ft over 0.7 miles, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 28%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Known camping along this road at mile 0: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Ohio Peak stands 2,408 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles south.
- Lily Lake lies 0.7 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 28–52°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.