Roatcap (FR 542) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Roatcap (FR 542) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Ouray Ranger District
13 mi from Olathe
Maps 7,185 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
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 9.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Winds through 3 switchbacks.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.4 miles off.
Climate averages
October normals 37–62°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.