Bear Wallow (FR 10186) in UT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bear Wallow (FR 10186) in UT

Road corridorAshley NF, Roosevelt Ranger District

25 mi from Duchesne

Maps 8,527 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Ashley National Forest ↗

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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 4.4 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Dry Ridge stands 2,292 ft above the map pin, 3.5 miles west.
  • A canal runs 0.9 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping is free in the remote areas of the forest…Camping is limited to 16 days within an area; your camper may not be stored in the national forest.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 28–53°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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