Sawmill Gulch (FR 7819.2) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Sawmill Gulch (FR 7819.2) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
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An 8.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road serves Quakey Mountain.

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

All 8.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.5 miles). Climbs 3,500 ft over 8.5 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 34%. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Water crossings 7.1 and 7.1 miles in.

Quakey Mountain stands 1,517 ft above the site, 1.6 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. The nearest town, Salida, is 24 mi off.

September normals 34–68°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Penitente Campground (BLM PS4028) in CODispersed Camping41.6miWitches Canyon (BLM BLM 5207) in COForest Road Road41.7miNatural Arch (FR 660) in COForest Road Road41.7miSidewinder Canyon (BLM BLM 5206) in COForest Road Road42.5miAgua Ramon (FR 630) in COForest Road Road43.0mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?