Bulls Creek (FR 7777.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

A 12.2-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 12.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.2 miles). Climbs 3,800 ft over 12.2 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 4.1 miles in.

Nelson Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. Lime Ridge stands 3,132 ft above the site, 4.9 miles northeast. The nearest town, Salida, is 23 mi off.