Nelson Springs (FR 651) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Nelson Springs (FR 651) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Norwood Ranger District
25 mi from Mountain Village
Maps 8,118 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗
Motor-vehicle season 4/16–11/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
VerizonNONE
AT&TMARGINAL
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Stockdale Point.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Lone Cone stands 4,484 ft above the map pin, 8.1 miles south.
- Goshorn Creek runs 0.5 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 30–59°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.