Upper Bull (FR 7209.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Upper Bull (FR 7209.1) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
9,496 ft
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A 15.1-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.

14.8 of the 15.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (15.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 5.5 miles in.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Ice Mountain stands 4,418 ft above the site, 7.4 miles northeast. The nearest town, Buena Vista, is 21 mi off.

September normals 32–64°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Taylor Canyon (FR 770) in COForest Road Road46.4miTaylor Canyon (BLM BLM 5259) in CODispersed Camping47.0miLightning Pass (BLM BLM 5258) in CODispersed Camping47.6miRabbit Mesa (BLM BLM 5257) in CODispersed Camping47.8miSaguache Park (FR 7787) in COForest Road Road48.4mi
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?