Campbell Lake (FR 411) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Campbell Lake (FR 411) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Grand Valley Ranger District
36 mi from Orchard Mesa
Maps 8,544 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 10.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 140 ft over 10.1 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A cattle guard 8.3 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Uncompahgre Butte rises 3.7 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 35–58°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.