Yellow Pine Ridge (FR 7802.2) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Yellow Pine Ridge (FR 7802.2) in CO
A 13.4-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 13.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.4 miles). Climbs 4,100 ft over 13.4 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Lookout Mountain stands 2,419 ft above the site, 3.9 miles east. A body of water lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 16 mi off.
September normals 35–69°F, 1.4″ 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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