Mammoth Spring (FR 30068) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Mammoth Spring (FR 30068) in UT
A 10.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Garfield County, UT.
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.
6.3 of the 10.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 9.6 of the 10.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 830 ft over 10.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Blue Spring Mountain stands 1,046 ft above the site, 1.6 miles northwest. Birch Springs lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Parowan, is 15 mi off.
September normals 38–66°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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