Powderhouse (FR 7763.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Powderhouse (FR 7763.1) in CO
A 13.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road serves Waunita Pass.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 13 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 12.1 of the 13 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,600 ft over 13 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 19 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Copper Mountain stands 1,123 ft above the site, 1.3 miles south. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 22 mi off.
September normals 40–66°F, 2.0″ 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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