Union Park (FR 7752) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Union Park (FR 7752) in CO
An 11.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road serves Cross Mountain Summit.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
7.4 of the 11.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.4 of the 11.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,100 ft over 11.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 27%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 3.8, 3.8, 4.1 and 4.1 miles in. A cattle guard 4.3 miles in. A water crossing 5.2 miles in.
Cross Mountain stands 2,561 ft above the site, 2.3 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Cross Creek runs 0.7 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Crested Butte, is 23 mi off.
September normals 34–64°F, 1.7″ 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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