Farris (FR 7736) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Farris (FR 7736) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
4.2 mi from Crested Butte
Maps 8,959 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
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Strand Hill.
- Estimated climb: 450 ft over 1.6 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Crested Butte stands 3,176 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles west.
- East River runs 0.3 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 24–54°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.