Cement Creek (FR 7740) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Cement Creek (FR 7740) in CO
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
A 17.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road serves Hot Spring. The road is open seasonally, May 28 to February 29.
11.2 of the 17.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 13.6 of the 17.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,100 ft over 17.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 2.6 miles in. A gate 6.4 miles in. Cattle guards 7.8 and 8.9 miles in.
Cement Mountain stands 3,434 ft above the site, 3.1 miles east. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Cement Creek Spring lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Crested Butte, is 6.6 mi off.
September normals 32–67°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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