Big Hill (FR 7781.2) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Big Hill (FR 7781.2) in CO
A 2.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road serves Needle Dam.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.6 miles). Climbs 780 ft over 2.6 miles -- sustained grades near 26%, with pitches to 27%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Big Hill stands 1,424 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northwest. The Needle Creek Reservoir shoreline is 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 24 mi off.
September normals 39–69°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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