Willard MTN (FR 20084) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Willard MTN (FR 20084) in UT
An 11.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Box Elder County, UT. The road is open seasonally, July 15 to November 15.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ogden Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 11.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.7 miles). Climbs 3,800 ft over 11.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 33 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 5 miles in.
Black Mountain stands 739 ft above the site, 0.5 miles northwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. North Fork Ogden River runs 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Mantua, is 5.0 mi off.
September normals 49–69°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ogden Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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