Cranor Gravel Pit (FR 7901) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Cranor Gravel Pit (FR 7901) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
9,358 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road serves Park Cone.

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

All 0.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

The Taylor Park Reservoir shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Park Cone stands 2,739 ft above the site, 3.0 miles southwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Crested Butte, is 22 mi off.

September normals 33–65°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Lightning Pass (BLM BLM 5258) in CODispersed Camping46.9miRabbit Mesa (BLM BLM 5257) in CODispersed Camping47.1miSaguache Park (FR 7787) in COForest Road Road47.3miSaguache Park (FR 787) — Gunnison in COForest Road Road47.6miHoley Rock (BLM BLM 5264) in CODispersed Camping47.8mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?