Myers Gulch (FR 7803) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Myers Gulch (FR 7803) in CO
A 10.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road serves Deer Hill.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 10.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.4 miles). Climbs 2,500 ft over 10.4 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 26%. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.9 miles off. A canal runs 0.2 mi off. Cochetopa Dome stands 2,015 ft above the site, 2.5 miles southwest. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 24 mi off.
September normals 34–69°F, 1.3″ 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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