Galloway Creek (FR 612) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access

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Galloway Creek (FR 612) in CO

Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Norwood Ranger District

21 mi from Mountain Village

Maps 10,674 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 8.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Lone Cone.
  • Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 8.9 miles through 16 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 20%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Lone Cone stands 1,928 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles southwest.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 23–51°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.