Paradox (FR 598) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Paradox (FR 598) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Grand Valley Ranger District
36 mi from Delta
Maps 7,111 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 in any 60-day period
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 4.2 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 34%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.8 miles off.
- The Tongue stands 2,022 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 38–64°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.