Barney Top (FR 30132) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Barney Top (FR 30132) in UT

Dixie NF, Escalante Ranger District
7,691 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 25.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Garfield County, UT.

Dixie National Forest, Escalante Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 60 days. Camp at least 300 ft from water.

20.5 of the 25.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 16.8 of the 25.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,300 ft over 25.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 18 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 1.4, 8.2, 8.8 and 9.1 miles in. A cattle guard 7.4 miles in.

Travellers have camped along here. Barney Top stands 2,934 ft above the site, 7.4 miles east. The nearest town, Panguitch, is 24 mi off.

September normals 41–71°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Nipple Lake Rd (BLM 587) in UTForest Road Road41.1miKitchen Corral Wash (BLM 580) in UTForest Road Road41.2miBLM 711 — Fivemile Mountain in UTForest Road Road42.4miParia Breaks (BLM 584) — Kanab in UTForest Road Road42.7miTimber Mountain (BLM 560) — Utah in UTDispersed Camping43.4mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Dixie National Forest, Escalante Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?