Big Meadows BLM Connector (FR 7790.2J) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Big Meadows BLM Connector (FR 7790.2J) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
26 mi from Gunnison
Maps 9,586 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Rough
- All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
- The McDonough Reservoir Number 2 shoreline is 0.9 mi off.
- Sawtooth Mountain stands 2,557 ft above the map pin, 6.8 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 24–54°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.