Slate River (FR 7734) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Slate River (FR 7734) in CO
Dispersed camping corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
8.7 mi from Crested Butte
Maps 9,728 ft
Designated sites only
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗
Stay 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
- 3.2 of this road’s 4.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Paradise Divide.
- Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 4.8 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Known camping along this road at mile 4.5: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mount Baldy stands 3,086 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles northeast.
- Peeler Lakes lies 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 28–52°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.