Radio Tower S. Ridge (FR 7810.A2) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Radio Tower S. Ridge (FR 7810.A2) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
13 mi from Gunnison
Maps 9,297 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗
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&TSTRONG
T-MobileSTRONG
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Gunnison City Mountain Park.
- Estimated climb: 170 ft over 2.3 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 20%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Taylor River runs 0.6 mi off.
- East Cement Mountain stands 2,735 ft above the map pin, 5.8 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 20–53°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.