West Brush (FR 7738.2) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
West Brush (FR 7738.2) in CO
A 5.7-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.
All 5.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.7 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 5.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 1.5 miles in. A water crossing 2.8 miles in.
Teocalli Mountain stands 3,663 ft above the site, 3.8 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. West Brush Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Crested Butte, is 5.6 mi off.
September normals 35–65°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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