Watson Flats RD (FR 776) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Watson Flats RD (FR 776) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Paonia Ranger District
16 mi from Paonia
Maps 7,721 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 · no more than 28 days on any one National Forest within a 60-day period; also 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Erickson Springs.
- Winds through 3 switchbacks.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Marcellina Mountain stands 3,625 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 37–60°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.