Dry Gulch (FR 7812) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Dry Gulch (FR 7812) in CO
A 7.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 7.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.5 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 7.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 23%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 2.2 and 3.8 miles in.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. Tents Creek runs 0.7 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. Henry Mountain stands 3,708 ft above the site, 9.9 miles northeast. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 9.6 mi off.
September normals 39–65°F, 1.8″ 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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