FR 30568 — Overlook Capitol Reef NP in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
FR 30568 — Overlook Capitol Reef NP in UT
A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Garfield County, UT.
Fishlake National Forest, Fremont River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 200 ft from water.
All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 20 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Chokecherry Point stands 1,939 ft above the site, 1.5 miles southwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.2 miles off. Chokecherry Creek runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Monroe, is 54 mi off.
September normals 43–67°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Fishlake National Forest, Fremont River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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