FR 30575 — Overlook Waterpocket Fold in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
FR 30575 — Overlook Waterpocket Fold in UT
A 1.5-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 1.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.5 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Chokecherry Point stands 2,003 ft above the site, 1.3 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.2 miles off. Chipmunk Spring lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Monroe, is 55 mi off.
September normals 40–68°F, 1.6″ 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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