Main Gulch (FR 7609) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Main Gulch (FR 7609) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
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An 8.4-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.

All 8.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.4 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 8.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. A cattle guard 3.6 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. A body of water lies 1.0 mi off. South Baldy Mountain stands 2,575 ft above the site, 6.6 miles northwest. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 12 mi off.

September normals 39–64°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Santa Maria (FR 509) in COForest Road Road50.6miPorcupine Gulch (FR 541) in CODispersed Camping50.7miBlack MTN Ranch (FR 542) in CODispersed Camping51.0miNorth Clear Creek Campground in COCampground51.4miBlack MTN (FR 514.1) in CODispersed Camping51.5mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?