Lost Canyon (FR 7743) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Lost Canyon (FR 7743) in CO
A 26.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
22.6 of the 26.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 26.1 of the 26.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,600 ft over 26.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 2.7, 9.2, 12.2, 12.4, 15.4, 17.5, 19.2, 19.8, 25.4 and 26.6 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Taylor River runs 0.7 mi off. Henry Mountain stands 4,502 ft above the site, 12 miles east. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 8.9 mi off.
September normals 40–67°F, 1.5″ 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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