Gunsight Pass Rd (BLM 3221) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Gunsight Pass Rd (BLM 3221) in CO

BLM
8,990 ft
Maps
RUTTED
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Rules not confirmed

Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 2.1-mile stretch of dirt BLM road in Gunnison County, CO. The road serves National Forest Wilderness.

All 2.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.1 miles). Climbs 950 ft over 2.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 14 switchbacks.

Mount Emmons stands 3,402 ft above the site, 1.9 miles southwest. A river runs 0.2 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Crested Butte, is 3.9 mi off.

September normals 4167°F, 2.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Bureau of Land Management. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

blm.gov