Bear Lake (FR 10222) in UT -- Camping Rules & Access
Bear Lake (FR 10222) in UT
Road corridorAshley NF
29 mi from Duchesne
Maps 8,772 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Rock Creek.
- Estimated climb: 2,400 ft over 5.4 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 41%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- A water crossing at the start of the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- Big Ridge stands 2,326 ft above the map pin, 4.2 miles southwest.
- Bear Lake lies 0.7 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 30–52°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.