Soap Creek (FR 7721) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Soap Creek (FR 7721) in CO
A 22.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 28 to February 29.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
17.7 of the 22.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 17.8 of the 22.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,900 ft over 22.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 18 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 5.6, 19.3 and 20.4 miles in.
Black Mesa stands 2,570 ft above the site, 2.8 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 22 mi off.
September normals 44–71°F, 2.6″ 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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