Taylor Pass (FR 7761) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Taylor Pass (FR 7761) in CO
A 4.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 4.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.1 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 4.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Water crossings 2.9 and 3.4 miles in.
Bowman Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Lambertson Peak stands 2,892 ft above the site, 3.6 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Aspen, is 16 mi off.
September normals 37–61°F, 2.5″ 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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