Waunita Pass (FR 7763) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado

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Waunita Pass (FR 7763) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
10,549 ft22 mi from Gunnison
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

3.8 of the 13.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 3.8 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch.

Fairview Peak rises 7.9 miles north.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District: Camping for more than 14 consecutive days in any one location.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 33–62°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Backcountry Campsite in COBackcountry Campsite43.7miMosier's (BLM BLM 5213) in CODispersed Camping43.8miCo Rd 42K (BLM TR6009) in COForest Road Road44.7miCave CR (FR 673) in COForest Road Road45.7miPoso Campground in COCampground46.0mi
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?