Lava Bed Picnic Area (FR 34780) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Lava Bed Picnic Area (FR 34780) in UT

Dixie NF, Cedar City Ranger District
8,373 ft
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A 0.2-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Garfield County, UT. The road serves Miller Knoll.

Dixie National Forest, Cedar City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 60 days. Camp at least 300 ft from water.

All 0.2 miles in are fully maintained. Paved the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. Blue Spring Mountain stands 1,520 ft above the site, 3.0 miles northwest. The nearest town, Parowan, is 16 mi off.

September normals 3969°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Dixie National Forest, Cedar City 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?