Italian Creek (FR 7759) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Italian Creek (FR 7759) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
12 mi from Crested Butte
20 mi off US 24 (straight line)
Maps 11,159 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 21.6–22 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
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
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 22.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 21.4 miles of it dirt.
- Near American Flag Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 4,200 ft over 22.7 miles through 25 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 30%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~210 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Gates 11.9 and 12.5 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off.
- Italian Mountain stands 2,166 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 25–47°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.