Dry Gulch (FR 7812) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Dry Gulch (FR 7812) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
9.6 mi from Gunnison
3.8 mi off US 50 (straight line)
Maps 9,549 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 7.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 7.5 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 23%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Cattle guards 2.2 and 3.8 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.5 miles off.
- Tents Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
- Henry Mountain stands 3,708 ft above the map pin, 9.9 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 30–54°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.