Elk Point (FR 603.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Elk Point (FR 603.1) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Norwood Ranger District
29 mi from Olathe
Maps 7,679 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗
Motor-vehicle season 4/16–11/30Stay 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 7.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Winds through 3 switchbacks.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.4 miles off.
Climate averages
October normals 33–60°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.