FR 598.1, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 598.1, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison in CO

Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Norwood Ranger District

37 mi from Delta

Maps 6,891 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

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
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 200 ft over 0.5 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 17%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • The Tongue stands 2,242 ft above the map pin, 3.5 miles northeast.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 38–64°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.