BLM 282 — Pyramid Rock in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
BLM 282 — Pyramid Rock in CO
Road corridorBLM, Grand Junction
14 mi from Palisade
Maps 7,047 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Bureau of Land Management default; a local order can restrict it.
BLM Grand Junction Field Office ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 30 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 11.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 190 ft over 11.8 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 30%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Known camping along this road at mile 11.7: .
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.3 miles off.
- South Shale Ridge stands 982 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles northwest.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 35–60°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.