New Dollar (FR 7771.2) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
New Dollar (FR 7771.2) in CO
A 13.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road serves West Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 23 to September 16.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
11 of the 13 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 9.4 of the 13 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,200 ft over 13 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Quartz Dome stands 2,132 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southeast. The Carter Lake shoreline is 0.6 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 18 mi off.
September normals 39–65°F, 2.1″ 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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