Rocky Brook (FR 7748) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Rocky Brook (FR 7748) in CO
A 21.0-mile stretch of gravel 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.
10.4 of the 21 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 10.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,100 ft over 21 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 4.3, 15.8 and 17.3 miles in. A gate 15.2 miles in.
Boston Peak stands 1,846 ft above the site, 1.9 miles west. Rocky Brook runs 0.3 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Crested Butte, is 15 mi off.
September normals 37–64°F, 2.4″ 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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