Strand Hill (FR 7736.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Strand Hill (FR 7736.1) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
4.4 mi from Crested Butte
Maps 9,324 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 2.7 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- Crested Butte stands 2,811 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles west.
- A reservoir lies 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 23–53°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.