Deadman West (FR 7874.1) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Deadman West (FR 7874.1) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
26 mi from Gunnison
9.3 mi off US 50 (straight line)
Maps 10,615 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
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- 2.2 of this road’s 5.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Green Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 630 ft over 5.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A cattle guard 2.2 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.0 miles off.
Climate averages
October normals 27–51°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.