Monitor (FR 533) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Monitor (FR 533) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Ouray Ranger District
25 mi from Olathe
Maps 9,125 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 on any one National Forest within a 60-day period
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- 10.1 of this road’s 10.7 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Tabeguache Overlook.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Winds through 5 switchbacks.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
Climate averages
October normals 30–54°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.