Camp Needle Creek 4 (FR 7781.NC4) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Camp Needle Creek 4 (FR 7781.NC4) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
8,860 ft
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A 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 0 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Big Hill stands 1,379 ft above the site, 1.2 miles northwest. The Needle Creek Reservoir shoreline is 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 24 mi off.

September normals 3969°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?