FR 7729.1, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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FR 7729.1, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
10,279 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.1-mile stretch of National Forest road in Hinsdale County, CO.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.

All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Climbs 0 ft over 0.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. A gate 0.1 miles in, signed private.

Tumble Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Baldy Cinco stands 3,102 ft above the site, 4.3 miles southeast. The nearest town, Ouray, is 27 mi off.

September normals 36–62°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Jprd Road (FR 746) in CODispersed Camping42.6miPark Creek in COCampground44.5miEast Fork Campground in COCampground45.0miJackson MTN B1 (FR 037.B1) in CODispersed Camping45.0miJackson MTN B2 (FR 037.B2) in CODispersed Camping45.1mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?