Big Ridge (FR 10199) in UT -- Camping Rules & Access
Big Ridge (FR 10199) in UT
Road corridorAshley NF
27 mi from Duchesne
Maps 9,072 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 4.9 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 20%.
- 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 0.8 miles off.
- Big Ridge stands 2,026 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles east.
- Rock Spring lies 0.7 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 29–52°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.