FR 31674 — White Mountain in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
FR 31674 — White Mountain in UT
A 7.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Garfield County, UT. The road is open seasonally, June 2 to September 21.
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 7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 16 switchbacks.
Griffin Point stands 2,326 ft above the site, 2.1 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. White Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Panguitch, is 35 mi off.
September normals 41–70°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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