Big John-Marysvale (FR 40123) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Big John-Marysvale (FR 40123) in UT
A 21.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Beaver County, UT. The road is open seasonally, April 16 to December 31.
Fishlake National Forest, Beaver Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 200 ft from water, 5,280 ft from a developed campground.
16.6 of the 21.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 16.4 of the 21.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,200 ft over 21.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 43%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 24 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 3.8, 10.2, 14.8, 15.8 and 16.2 miles in. A cattle guard 6.5 miles in. Gates 18.2 and 18.2 miles in.
Mount Hawley stands 3,338 ft above the site, 4.7 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The Three Creeks Reservoir shoreline is 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Beaver, is 12 mi off.
September normals 41–68°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Fishlake National Forest, Beaver Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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