Aspen Cove (FR 253) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Aspen Cove (FR 253) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Grand Valley Ranger District
13 mi from Cedaredge
Maps 10,486 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-MobileWEAK
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Rough
- All 1.8 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near West Griffith Number 3 Dam.
- Estimated climb: 0 ft over 1.8 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 20%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
Climate averages
October normals 24–46°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.