Mitchell Spring (FR 30150) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Mitchell Spring (FR 30150) in UT

Dixie NF, Escalante Ranger District
8,184 ft
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A 6.3-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 6.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 9 switchbacks.

Horse Creek Top stands 1,575 ft above the site, 1.5 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Birch Spring lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Panguitch, is 32 mi off.

September normals 45–69°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?