Willow Creek (FR 7882) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Willow Creek (FR 7882) in CO
A 6.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Gunnison County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 28 to February 29.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 6.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.6 miles). Climbs 2,900 ft over 6.6 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. A body of water lies 1.1 mi off. Henry Mountain stands 2,261 ft above the site, 4.3 miles north. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 16 mi off.
September normals 33–59°F, 2.1″ 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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