FR 31450 — Old Mill Site in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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FR 31450 — Old Mill Site in UT

Dixie NF, Escalante Ranger District
7,180 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.7-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.

All 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.7 miles). Climbs 410 ft over 2.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Barney Top stands 3,445 ft above the site, 4.9 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Corn Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Panguitch, is 34 mi off.

September normals 46–75°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?