One Mile (FR 7586) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

A 12.9-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 12.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.9 miles). Climbs 4,000 ft over 12.9 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 28%. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 0.8 miles in. A water crossing 3.9 miles in.

Cliff Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Henry Mountain stands 4,517 ft above the site, 7.3 miles east. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 13 mi off.