Italian Creek (FR 7759) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Italian Creek (FR 7759) in CO
A 22.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road serves American Flag Mountain.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 22.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 21.4 of the 22.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,200 ft over 22.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~210 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 25 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 11.9 and 12.5 miles in.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Italian Mountain stands 2,166 ft above the site, 2.7 miles north. The nearest town, Crested Butte, is 12 mi off.
September normals 34–59°F, 2.7″ 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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