Upper Bull (FR 7209.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Upper Bull (FR 7209.1) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
21 mi from Buena Vista
15 mi off US 24 (straight line)
Maps 9,496 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
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Road Access
Difficult
- 14.8 of this road’s 15.1 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Winds through 5 switchbacks.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A water crossing 5.5 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Ice Mountain stands 4,418 ft above the map pin, 7.4 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 23–53°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.