Jarosa Mesa (FR 547) — Gunnison in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Jarosa Mesa (FR 547) — Gunnison in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
10,901 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.0-mile stretch of dirt 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 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Baldy Cinco stands 2,480 ft above the site, 3.3 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Ouray, is 29 mi off.

September normals 37–60°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Park Creek in COCampground41.4miJackson MTN B2 (FR 037.B2) in CODispersed Camping42.0miJackson MTN (FR 037) in CODispersed Camping42.1miTurkey Crk (FR 647) in CODispersed Camping42.6miLaughlin Crk (FR 738) in CODispersed Camping42.7mi
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?