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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2016 9:47:38 GMT -8
Greetings, would like to spend some time at Uncompahgre, several months total. Will bring much of my resupply with me and need a place to store it. I have lost contact with my basecamp friend in Naturita and now have no place to store van and supplies. Don't think "carcamping" is possible over such a long period of time, or if there is even a place there to do such a thing. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Jun 2, 2016 8:32:44 GMT -8
Generally, you're limited to 14 days in a row for a single site, with a maximum of 28 days withing a 60 day period. A new campsite must be at least 3 miles away from the previous site to reset the 14 day limit. Here's some additional info on dispersed camping areas: www.fs.usda.gov/activity/gmug/recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=32366&actid=34I think you're ok as long as you keep moving around. As long as you're honest and up-front, you might want to check with the forest service. They might be able to suggest a place for you to park your van. The biggest concern with long term parking, as they don't want to trigger a missing person search unnecessarily. |
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Post by Westy on Jun 2, 2016 19:52:59 GMT -8
You need to make an acquaintance with a campground host. Select a campground:
Must have excess parking capacity
Should be a least used campground
Apply Street Smarts and Andrew Jackson to your campground host
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2016 7:22:36 GMT -8
Yes, thank you both, Lamebeaver and Westy. I do not want to be seen as a negative presence and plan to hike (slowly) during my stay, not just move into a hollow log  . I am downloading maps now to my new GPS and will make a note of area campgrounds. I hope to cross paths with experienced and friendly travelers such as yourselves during my trip, willing to point me in the right direction. |
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Post by absarokanaut on Jun 6, 2016 14:54:48 GMT -8
The Plateau or Peaks area of the National Forest? Biggest herd of elk I've ver seen in Colorado was on the plateau.
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. I am downloading maps now to my new GPS and will make a note of area campgrounds. I hope to cross paths with experienced and friendly travelers such as yourselves during my trip, willing to point me in the right direction. 