Long Point (FR 421) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Long Point (FR 421) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Grand Valley Ranger District
33 mi from Delta
Maps 9,201 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&TMARGINAL
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 7.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Long Point Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 290 ft over 7.9 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- A cattle guard at the start of the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
Climate averages
October normals 29–55°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.