Middle Sheep Creek (FR 281.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Middle Sheep Creek (FR 281.1) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Grand Valley Ranger District
17 mi from Rifle
Maps 7,609 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-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 5.5 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 35%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Hightower Mountain stands 1,951 ft above the map pin, 3.8 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 32–58°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.