Bracken Creek East (FR 830.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Bracken Creek East (FR 830.1) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Paonia Ranger District
9.6 mi from Crested Butte
Maps 9,304 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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AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Ohio Peak.
- Estimated climb: 200 ft over 1 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Anthracite Range stands 3,070 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles south.
- Bracken Creek runs 0.5 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 28–53°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.