Buckhorn Gulch (FR 762) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Buckhorn Gulch (FR 762) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Paonia Ranger District
17 mi from Montrose
Maps 8,177 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 · no more than 28 days on any one National Forest within a 60-day period; also 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 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Big Hill.
- Estimated climb: 410 ft over 0.8 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 18%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Pine Ridge stands 755 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles west.
Climate averages
October normals 32–59°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.