North Firebreak (FR 80236) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
North Firebreak (FR 80236) in UT
A 2.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Davis County, UT. The road serves Farmington Cave.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Salt Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
2.7 of the 2.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2.7 of the 2.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 240 ft over 2.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.8 miles in. A gate 0.7 miles in.
Francis Peak stands 4,806 ft above the site, 3.6 miles northeast. Rudd Creek runs 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Night skies measure Bortle 6 -- a suburban sky. The nearest town, Farmington, is 1.4 mi off.
September normals 50–76°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Salt Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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