FR 53003 — Deer Creek Mine in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
FR 53003 — Deer Creek Mine in UT
A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Emery County, UT.
Manti-La Sal National Forest, Price Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.
All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Climbs 30 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. Elk Spring lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Orangeville, is 10 mi off.
September normals 37–62°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Manti-La Sal National Forest, Price Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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