FR 7563.1 — Carbon Peak in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 7563.1 — Carbon Peak in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
5.4 mi from Crested Butte
Maps 9,756 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
Rough
- All 0.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
- Whetstone Mountain stands 2,757 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 31–54°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.