Hobbs Gulch (FR 7742.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Hobbs Gulch (FR 7742.1) in CO
A 9.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 23 to September 16.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
4 of the 9.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4.6 of the 9.6 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 5.8 miles in.
Onemile Creek runs 0.1 mi off. East Cement Mountain stands 3,645 ft above the site, 4.5 miles north. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Crested Butte, is 15 mi off.
September normals 34–69°F, 1.6″ 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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