Canaan Mountain (FR 30146) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Canaan Mountain (FR 30146) in UT

Dixie NF, Escalante Ranger District
7,136 ft
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A 22.4-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.

16.4 of the 22.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 14.8 of the 22.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,100 ft over 22.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard at the start of the road.

Powell Point stands 3,061 ft above the site, 4.8 miles west. Dead Mare Wash runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Panguitch, is 35 mi off.

September normals 42–74°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Brigham Plains (BLM 430) — Kanab in UTForest Road Road30.5miParia Movie Set Rd (BLM 585) in UTDispersed Camping31.1miParia Breaks (BLM 584) — Utah in UTDispersed Camping31.8miHeads Of The Creeks Rd (BLM 320) in UTForest Road Road35.2miNipple Bench (BLM 326) in UTForest Road Road35.2mi
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?