Flick Ridge (FR 7882.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Flick Ridge (FR 7882.1) in CO
A 16.9-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 16.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16.9 miles). Climbs 8,200 ft over 16.9 miles -- sustained grades near 28%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 0 and 7.3 miles in. A water crossing 4.2 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. Henry Mountain stands 3,486 ft above the site, 7.8 miles northeast. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 12 mi off.
September normals 38–64°F, 1.9″ 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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