Munsey Creek (FR 795) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Munsey Creek (FR 795) in CO
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 2.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road serves Erickson Springs.
All 2.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2.2 of the 2.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 970 ft over 2.3 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Marcellina Mountain stands 4,585 ft above the site, 2.4 miles southeast. A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Crested Butte, is 17 mi off.
September normals 50–75°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov