Corkscrew Gulch (FR 886) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Corkscrew Gulch (FR 886) in CO
A 10.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ouray County, CO. The road serves Turn around here.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Ouray Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 10 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10 miles). Climbs 6,000 ft over 10 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 38%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 32 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 9.3 miles in.
Hayden Mountain stands 3,492 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northwest. Red Mountain Creek runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Ouray, is 6.1 mi off.
September normals 37–64°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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