Long Slough (FR 254.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Long Slough (FR 254.1) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Grand Valley Ranger District
14 mi from Cedaredge
Maps 9,782 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-MobileWEAK
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 12.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 12.4 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 12.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 30%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Jumbo Reservoir lies 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 27–49°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.