Power Line (FR 7862) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado
Power Line (FR 7862) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
8.7 mi from Gunnison
Maps 9,155 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 7/16–11/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 9.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Almont Point.
- Estimated climb: 2,400 ft over 9.1 miles through 23 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 20%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 7.6: reported by travellers.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Flat Top stands 1,418 ft above the map pin, 3.4 miles northwest.
Climate averages
September normals 36–67°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.