Salaya (FR 7805) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Salaya (FR 7805) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
9,223 ft
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An 11.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO.

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

All 11 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.4 of the 11 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,700 ft over 11 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Cochetopa Dome stands 1,901 ft above the site, 3.3 miles west. Samora Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 27 mi off.

September normals 33–68°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Decker CR (FR 433) in COForest Road Road42.7miWillow Park (FR 350.2) in COForest Road Road42.9miUpper Beaver Creek Campground in COCampground43.1miBeaver CR (FR 360) in COForest Road Road43.1miPark CR (FR 380) in COForest Road Road43.9mi
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?