U C Creek (FR 402.2) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
U C Creek (FR 402.2) in CO
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Grand Valley Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 4.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mesa County, CO. The road serves Moab trail rte 2.
3.6 of the 4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4 miles). Climbs 190 ft over 4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Uncompahgre Butte stands 954 ft above the site, 1.9 miles east. The nearest town, Orchard Mesa, is 33 mi off.
September normals 44–69°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Grand Valley Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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