Matterhorn Creek (FR 870.2) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Matterhorn Creek (FR 870.2) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
9.9 mi from Ouray
Maps 11,003 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 0.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Broken Hill.
- Estimated climb: 0 ft over 0.9 miles, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Iron Beds stands 1,090 ft above the map pin, 0.6 miles northeast.
- Matterhorn Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 23–52°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.