Suttons Corral (FR 716.3) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Suttons Corral (FR 716.3) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Paonia Ranger District
19 mi from Montrose
Maps 9,711 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 · no more than 28 days on any one National Forest within a 60-day period; also 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Hermits Rest Overlook.
- Estimated climb: 690 ft over 4.8 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 23%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Bald Mountain rises 12 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 28–53°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.