Transfer Park sits at around 11,200 feet in a broad alpine meadow just off the Poughkeepsie Gulch road. Multiple flat spots can handle rigs up to about 30 feet, though sites get claimed fast during peak season. No facilities whatsoever—pack it in, pack it out. The area serves as a natural staging point for several technical 4×4 routes including the upper reaches of Poughkeepsie and California gulches.
Access requires high-clearance 4WD and gets progressively rougher as you head toward the actual gulch. Summer only—snow lingers well into June and returns by October. Sites fill up by Thursday during summer weekends, so arrive early or have backup plans.
High alpine dispersed sites near technical routes
Place Details
| Type | Dispersed Camping |
|---|---|
| Elevation (ft) | 11200 ft |
| Nearest town | Ouray, Colorado |
| Miles from pavement | 8.5 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | 4WD |
| Access road surface | Rocky |
| Cell service | None |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 8 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | June-September |
| Land manager | USFS |
| Permit required | No |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |