Potter Basin (FR 525) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Potter Basin (FR 525) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Ouray Ranger District
19 mi from Olathe
Maps 7,482 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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 on any one National Forest within a 60-day period
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 14.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 14.9 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 26%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off.
Climate averages
October normals 34–60°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.