Owens Creek (FR 7750) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Owens Creek (FR 7750) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
24 mi from Gunnison
Maps 8,491 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
VerizonNONE
AT&TWEAK
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Mill Hill.
- Estimated climb: 810 ft over 3.9 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 29%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
- Big Hill stands 1,748 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles southwest.
- Needle Creek Ditch runs 1.0 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 30–58°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.