Big Bend (FR 7780.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Big Bend (FR 7780.1) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
8,704 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.

All 2.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.4 miles). Climbs 520 ft over 2.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 19%. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Clair Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Cochetopa Hills stands 3,273 ft above the site, 5.0 miles southwest. The nearest town, Salida, is 25 mi off.

September normals 37–69°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?