BLM 892 — Potato Mountain in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
BLM 892 — Potato Mountain in CO
A 3.8-mile stretch of dirt BLM road in Mesa County, CO.
Bureau of Land Management, Grand Junction allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 3.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.8 miles). Climbs 230 ft over 3.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Triangle Mesa stands 1,869 ft above the site, 3.1 miles northeast. The nearest town, Orchard Mesa, is 35 mi off.
September normals 48–79°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bureau of Land Management, Grand Junction. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
blm.gov