Spring CR (FR 787.3) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Spring CR (FR 787.3) in CO
Road corridorRio Grande NF, Saguache Ranger District
33 mi from Gunnison
25 mi off US 50 (straight line)
Maps 10,807 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/16–3/14Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 6.6 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 27%.
- A gate 3.9 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off.
Rules
- Camping is limited to 14 days in any 30 day period on the Rio Grande National Forest. Camp at least 150 feet from water sources. All vehicles must stay within 300 feet of the center line of a designated road. Dig a pit for your toilet needs at least 150 feet from water and cover the pit before you leave.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 24–49°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.