Dexter Creek (FR 871) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado
Dexter Creek (FR 871) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Ouray Ranger District
2.5 mi from Ouray
Maps 8,142 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
- 1.2 of this road’s 2.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Horsethief Trial.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 2.4 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 33%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
7 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0.5 and mile 2.1: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Cascade Mountain stands 3,953 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles southeast.
- Dexter Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
September normals 40–68°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.