Barret Creek (FR 7782) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Barret Creek (FR 7782) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
19 mi from Gunnison
Maps 9,039 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 · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 11.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 11.2 miles of it dirt.
- Near Lions Head.
- Estimated climb: 2,500 ft over 11.6 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 31%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.5 miles off.
- Lions Head stands 1,196 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 21–57°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.