Milk Creek (FR 7578) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Milk Creek (FR 7578) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
11,425 ft
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A 5.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road serves Sargents Mesa.

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

1.3 of the 5.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.4 miles). Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. The nearest town, Salida, is 26 mi off.

September normals 35–59°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Shearing (FR 616) in COForest Road Road42.8miShaw Creek Rest Area in CORest Area43.4miShaw Creek (BLM SF20011) in CODispersed Camping44.0miWolf Mountain (BLM SF20012) in CODispersed Camping44.0miBear Creek (BLM BLM 5132) in CODispersed Camping44.4mi
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?