Spring Creek (FR 7744) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Spring Creek (FR 7744) in CO
A 32.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 23 to September 16.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
17 of the 32 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 19.7 of the 32 miles in are dirt. Climbs 6,900 ft over 32 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 7.7, 15.1 and 22.5 miles in. A water crossing 16 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Italian Mountain stands 2,311 ft above the site, 4.8 miles north. The nearest town, Crested Butte, is 12 mi off.
September normals 35–60°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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