Homestead (FR 7854) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Homestead (FR 7854) in CO
An 8.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road serves Agency Peak.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 8.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.5 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 8.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 28%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.0 miles off. Sawtooth Mountain stands 2,151 ft above the site, 2.3 miles west. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 20 mi off.
September normals 33–64°F, 1.4″ 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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