Black Point (FR 420) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Black Point (FR 420) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Grand Valley Ranger District
29 mi from Orchard Mesa
Maps 8,964 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗
Motor-vehicle season 4/16–11/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 7.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Snipe Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 400 ft over 7.9 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off.
Climate averages
October normals 28–55°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.