Roatcap Gulch (BLM 783) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Roatcap Gulch (BLM 783) in CO

Road corridorBLM, Uncompahgre

9.6 mi from Olathe

Maps 6,486 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

BLM Uncompahgre Field Office ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 30 mi
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Road Access

Extreme
  • All 4.4 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
  • Part of the route closes seasonally, so check locally before you go.
  • Estimated climb: 70 ft over 4.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.2 miles off.

Rules

  • You must not camp longer than 14 days in any 30-day period, at any one location, including any campground on public land. … After the 14 days have been reached, you must move at least 30 air miles away from the previously occupied location.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 37–63°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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