USFS•Gunnison, CO•12h from Austin

Gunnison NF — Fossil Ridge Dispersed

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

Free

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Verify before trip

Cell Signal

No signal

Water

Bring your own

Toilets

None

Best Season

Jul–Sep

Reservations

None — dispersed (14-day limit)

Max Length

16 ft

Highlights

▶ Fossil Ridge Wilderness and Spring Creek Reservoir access; alpine wildflowers and ammonite fossil outcrops unique to this zone
▶ Among the lowest-visited areas in Gunnison NF despite proximity to Taylor Park
▶ Off-trail geology opportunity found nowhere else on this list

Planning Notes

⚠️ Four Mile Road (FS 765): 2WD in dry conditions but narrows and develops rough patches; use lower portions only with a 16 ft trailer. Do not attempt wet. Scout before committing. Wilderness area prohibits motorized use — camp on adjacent forest land only.

Contact: (970) 641-0471

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.