Waunita Park (FR 7887.4) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Waunita Park (FR 7887.4) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
25 mi from Salida
Maps 9,749 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 460 ft over 2.4 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 17%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Dawson Ridge stands 1,078 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles south.
Climate averages
October normals 28–52°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.