Carbon-Red MTN (FR 7563) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Carbon-Red MTN (FR 7563) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
6.1 mi from Crested Butte
Maps 9,066 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Carbon Peak.
- Estimated climb: 1,000 ft over 2.8 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Carbon Peak stands 3,004 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 33–56°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.