Steers Gulch (FR 7726) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Steers Gulch (FR 7726) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
7,749 ft
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A 15.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to December 31.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.

All 15.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (15.3 miles). Climbs 3,800 ft over 15.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 0.1, 3.7 and 6.1 miles in.

A river runs 1.1 mi off. McIntosh Mountain stands 1,778 ft above the site, 4.0 miles north. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 6.5 mi off.

September normals 37–72°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Bristol Head Campground in COCampground48.9miEast Bench (FR 553) in CODispersed Camping49.3miEast Bench (FR 552) in CODispersed Camping49.4miSpring CR Picnic Area (FR 519) in CODispersed Camping50.0miMarshall Park in COCampground50.7mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?