Fairview Peak (FR 7770) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Fairview Peak (FR 7770) in CO
A 7.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road serves Terrible Mountain.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 7.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.4 miles). Climbs 2,600 ft over 7.4 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks.
Green Mountain stands 1,688 ft above the site, 2.1 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 23 mi off.
September normals 31–59°F, 2.0″ 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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