Main Canyon (FR FH17) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Main Canyon (FR FH17) in UT
A 15.7-mile stretch of gravel 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.
0.7 of the 15.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 15 of the 15.7 miles in are gravel. Climbs 1,600 ft over 15.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Mud Springs Point stands 2,936 ft above the site, 6.9 miles northeast. The nearest town, Panguitch, is 25 mi off.
September normals 38–72°F, 1.5″ 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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