Sun Creek (FR 7859) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Sun Creek (FR 7859) in CO
A 9.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road serves Cooper Ranch.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 9.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.6 miles). Climbs 2,800 ft over 9.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard at the start of the road.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.8 miles off. Sun Creek runs 1.2 mi off. McIntosh Mountain stands 1,396 ft above the site, 3.7 miles northeast. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 7.5 mi off.
September normals 35–70°F, 1.2″ 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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