Can you reserve a site at Flat Top OHV Staging Area?

No. Flat Top OHV Staging Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Flat Top OHV Staging Area

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Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Uncompahgre Field Office (Bureau of Land Management CO) · Open Access

5,886 ft
Elevation

Flat Top is an upland desert landscape within Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area. It is most popular for mountain biking and off-highway vehicle use, and enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of routes The area features two off-highway vehicle play areas, an ATV and motorcycle site, and a beginner riding area. For more information, please contact the Gunnison Gorge NCA or Uncompahgre Field Office.

Getting there

From Montrose Colorado, drive north on Highway 50 about 9 miles, turn east on (right) on Falcon road. Falcon road turns into Peach Valley Road. Continue about 4 miles toward the OHV area. there are approximately 75 miles of trails

38.52131, -107.85916 · 38°31'16.7"N 107°51'33.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 39°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	45	55	63	74	86	90	87	79	65	51	39
Low °F	16	22	29	35	43	52	58	56	48	36	25	16
Precip in	0.4	0.4	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.4	0.8	0.9	1.2	1.0	0.6	0.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

OHV Registration is required. Out of state visitors are required to obtain a Non-resident registration. Visitors to the Gunnison Gorge Wilderness Area will be charged the following user fees: Day Use Only (in and out the same day) = $3 per person. Day Use & Camping = $5 per person per calendar day. 1 night = $10. 2 nights = $15 (maximum allowable stay). Annual Pass for Day Use - $15 per /year. Fees apply to all users, 16 years of age and older, within the river canyon from the down-stream boundary of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument (2 miles upstream of the Chukar Put-In) down to, but not including, the Smith Fork confluence (10 miles downstream of the Chukar Put-In).

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Flat Top OHV Staging Area

Can you reserve a site at Flat Top OHV Staging Area?: No. Flat Top OHV Staging Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Flat Top OHV Staging Area

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison North Rim Campground 9.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground 9.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
East Portal Campground 11.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Peach Valley OHV Staging Area 5.5 mi · Facility
Eagle Valley Trailhead 5.9 mi · Facility
Bobcat Trailhead 7.5 mi · Facility
Duncan Trailhead 8.8 mi · Facility
Rimrocker Trailhead 9.3 mi · Facility
North Rim Ranger Station 9.5 mi · Visitor Center
South Rim Visitor Center 9.6 mi · Visitor Center
Ute Trailhead- Gunnison Gorge 11.1 mi · Facility
East Portal Campground 11.4 mi · Campground

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Phone 970-240-5300
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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