Comanche Gulch (FR 7771.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Comanche Gulch (FR 7771.1) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
8,993 ft
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A 2.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road serves Illinois Overlook.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.

All 2.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.8 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 2.8 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 30%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Quartz Dome stands 2,308 ft above the site, 1.8 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. A pond lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 18 mi off.

September normals 40–66°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?