Buck Springs (FR 423) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Buck Springs (FR 423) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Grand Valley Ranger District
24 mi from Orchard Mesa
Maps 8,563 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
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Moab trail rte 2.
- Estimated climb: 420 ft over 5 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.3 miles off.
Climate averages
October normals 31–56°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.