Triangle (almont) (FR 7810) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Triangle (almont) (FR 7810) in CO
A 2.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to November 30.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 2.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.9 miles). Climbs 540 ft over 2.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 22%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. A cattle guard 0.2 miles in.
East River runs 0.3 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Flat Top stands 2,235 ft above the site, 3.9 miles northwest. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 10 mi off.
September normals 36–69°F, 1.5″ 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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