Texas Creek (FR 7755) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Texas Creek (FR 7755) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
9,353 ft
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A 9.1-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 9.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.6 of the 9.1 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The Taylor Park Reservoir shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Matchless Mountain stands 3,030 ft above the site, 4.5 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Crested Butte, is 22 mi off.

September normals 33–65°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cochetopa (FR 750) in COForest Road Road46.5miAlkali Spring (BLM BLM 5251) in COForest Road Road47.1miBad Ram (BLM BLM 5274) in COForest Road Road47.3miTaylor Canyon (FR 770) in COForest Road Road47.4miTaylor Canyon (BLM BLM 5259) in CODispersed Camping48.0mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?