Middle Willow (FR 7953.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Middle Willow (FR 7953.1) in CO
A 2.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road serves Gold Hill.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 2.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.3 miles). Climbs 620 ft over 2.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 16%. A water crossing 1.4 miles in.
East Willow Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Emma Burr Mountain stands 3,330 ft above the site, 3.6 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 19 mi off.
September normals 33–62°F, 1.8″ 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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