Samora Ck (FR 7874) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Samora Ck (FR 7874) in CO
A 6.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road is open seasonally, May 28 to February 29.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Gunnison Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
2.7 of the 6.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.5 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 6.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 3.7 miles in.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Samora Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Cochetopa Dome stands 1,843 ft above the site, 4.3 miles west. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 27 mi off.
September normals 39–67°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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