Long Draw (FR 7867.3) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Long Draw (FR 7867.3) in CO
An 11.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road serves Alpine Point.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 11.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.5 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 11.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. Alpine Plateau stands 1,189 ft above the site, 2.8 miles southeast. The nearest town, Ridgway, is 21 mi off.
September normals 37–62°F, 2.6″ 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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