Crystal-Larson (FR 7236) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Crystal-Larson (FR 7236) in CO

Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District

20 mi from Ouray

Maps 8,853 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near River Access Trail Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 510 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 26%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Station Eleven stands 1,873 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles southeast.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
  • The Pete's Lake shoreline is 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 25–58°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.