Catlin Ditch (FR 7243.3G) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Catlin Ditch (FR 7243.3G) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
17 mi from Salida
Maps 10,991 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Mount Ouray.
- Estimated climb: 370 ft over 1 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mount Ouray stands 2,986 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles northeast.
- Larkspur Ditch runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 25–48°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.