North Fork Henson CR (FR 870) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
North Fork Henson CR (FR 870) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
9.2 mi from Ouray
Maps 10,648 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 2.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Capitol City.
- Estimated climb: 930 ft over 2.8 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Sunshine Mountain stands 2,319 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles south.
- Mary Alice Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 24–53°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.