Homestake (FR 7243.2) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Homestake (FR 7243.2) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
9,002 ft
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A 9.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road serves Pitch Wastewater Treatment Reservoir Dam.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.

4.8 of the 9.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 4.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,700 ft over 9.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 26%. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Milk Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Mount Ouray stands 4,975 ft above the site, 7.4 miles northeast. The nearest town, Salida, is 22 mi off.

September normals 36–68°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Elephant Rocks North (BLM BLM 5208) in CODispersed Camping41.7miBLM 666 — Elephant Rocks in CODispersed Camping41.7miPinon (FR 645) in COForest Road Road41.8miTwin Mtns (FR 662) in CODispersed Camping42.3miEnglish Valley (BLM BLM 5204) in CODispersed Camping42.9mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?