Crystal River (FR 314.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Crystal River (FR 314.1) in CO
A 9.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 21 to November 22.
White River National Forest, Sopris Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 9.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.6 of the 9.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,500 ft over 9.9 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 2.6, 3.2, 3.8, 4, 7.4 and 8.5 miles in.
Chair Mountain stands 5,173 ft above the site, 3.2 miles south. Crystal River runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Snowmass Village, is 19 mi off.
September normals 40–72°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by White River National Forest, Sopris Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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