Rough and Ready (BLM 491) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Rough and Ready (BLM 491) in CO

Road corridorBLM, Uncompahgre

9.4 mi from Montrose

Maps 6,474 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.8 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Franklin Mesa.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • West Canal runs 0.8 mi 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 33–63°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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