Transfer (FR 508) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Transfer (FR 508) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Ouray Ranger District
9,168 ft
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A 17.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Montrose County, CO. The road serves Moab trail rte 2.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Ouray Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

6.1 of the 17.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (17.7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 4.2 and 15.8 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. The nearest town, Montrose, is 19 mi off.

September normals 40–67°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Ouray Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?