Cabin Bench (FR 501) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Cabin Bench (FR 501) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Ouray Ranger District
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A 12.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mesa County, CO. The road is open seasonally, April 16 to November 30.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Ouray Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

3 of the 12.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.1 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Cattle guards 0.7, 7.6, 10.2 and 11.8 miles in.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Delta, is 20 mi off.

September normals 46–74°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Mid Beaver (FR 631) in CODispersed Camping47.4miLone Cone (FR 534) in COForest Road Road48.2miWest Beaver Spur 1A (FR 615.1) in CODispersed Camping48.3miLone Cone SWA State Park in COCampground49.3miWoods Lake Cg Tent Loop (FR 621.1A1) in CODispersed Camping49.5mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Ouray Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?