Cumberland Pass (FR 7765) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Cumberland Pass (FR 7765) in CO
A 46.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 28 to February 29.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
19 of the 46.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 18.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 8,300 ft over 46.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 41%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 27 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 16.4 miles in.
Park Cone stands 2,732 ft above the site, 2.8 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Willow Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Crested Butte, is 23 mi off.
September normals 33–65°F, 1.5″ 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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