Mirror Lake (FR 7267) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Mirror Lake (FR 7267) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
10,157 ft
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A 6.8-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.

3.7 of the 6.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.8 of the 6.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,000 ft over 6.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 5.8 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Emma Burr Mountain stands 3,374 ft above the site, 3.7 miles southeast. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 19 mi off.

September normals 33–62°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?