East River (FR 7956) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
East River (FR 7956) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
5.5 mi from Crested Butte
Maps 9,372 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 0.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near General Store.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Gothic Mountain stands 3,252 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles west.
- East River runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 29–53°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.