FR 30434 — Mount Pierson in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
FR 30434 — Mount Pierson in UT
A 2.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Garfield County, UT.
Dixie National Forest, Powell Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2 miles). Climbs 520 ft over 2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length.
Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Mount Pierson stands 3,680 ft above the site, 4.2 miles southeast. Chokecherry Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Panguitch, is 22 mi off.
September normals 41–75°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Dixie National Forest, Powell Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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