The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (GMUG) is proposing to close the Gothic Corridor, north of Crested Butte, CO, to dispersed camping from May 1st to August 31st. Dispersed camping refers to camping outside of developed campgrounds in the area displayed on the attached map. Additionally, this proposal will restrict motor vehicles from traveling off designated routes. Designated routes in the Gothic Corridor includes FS roads: 317, 317.3A, 317.3B, 317.3C, 317.3E, 317.3G, 317.4C, 569, and 956. Camping will be allowed in the Gothic Campground. This closure is being proposed to protect natural resources and scientific investigations in the Gothic Corridor. If the proposal is enacted, signs will inform forest visitors of the new restrictions.
The Forest Service is in the process of analyzing this proposal and welcomes your comments on potential issues or concerns with the closure. The comment period provides those interested in or affected by this proposal an opportunity to make their concerns known as we complete the analysis and issue a decision.
Pamela King
