Stag Gulch (FR 7837) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Stag Gulch (FR 7837) in CO

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
9,236 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Saguache County, CO. The road serves Deer Hill.

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

All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 330 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%.

Cochetopa Dome stands 1,888 ft above the site, 3.2 miles west. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 26 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Lower Beaver Creek Campground in COCampground43.2miDecker CR (FR 433) in COForest Road Road43.5miWillow Park (FR 350.2) in COForest Road Road43.7miUpper Beaver Creek Campground in COCampground43.9miBeaver CR (FR 360) 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?