Powder Cache (FR 7813.2) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado
Powder Cache (FR 7813.2) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
13 mi from Crested Butte
Maps 8,741 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/16–11/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
VerizonWEAK
AT&TUSABLE
T-MobileSTRONG
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Jacks Cabin Pass.
- Estimated climb: 910 ft over 3.1 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 26%.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 0: reported by travellers.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- East Cement Mountain stands 3,291 ft above the map pin, 4.7 miles north.
Climate averages
September normals 32–67°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.