Cutler Creek (FR 872) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado
Cutler Creek (FR 872) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Ouray Ranger District
3.1 mi from Ouray
Maps 8,177 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/16–11/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Baldy.
- Estimated climb: 480 ft over 1.7 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 0.7: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Cascade Mountain stands 3,918 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles southeast.
Climate averages
September normals 40–68°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.