Deadman West (FR 7874.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Deadman West (FR 7874.1) in CO
A 14.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 28 to February 29.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
9 of the 14.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.2 miles). Climbs 3,200 ft over 14.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 4.1 and 9.4 miles in. A gate 9.1 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Samora Creek runs 0.6 mi off. Green Mountain stands 1,429 ft above the site, 3.7 miles north. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 27 mi off.
September normals 41–66°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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