Indian Point (FR 130) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Indian Point (FR 130) in CO

Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Grand Valley Ranger District

12 mi from Palisade

Maps 5,510 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–3.9 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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 3.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 3.9 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 20%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A gate at the start of the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Lands End stands 4,434 ft above the map pin, 6.2 miles northeast.
  • Juniata Ditch runs 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 36–65°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.