Mud Lake-Birch CR (FR 30234) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Mud Lake-Birch CR (FR 30234) in UT

Dixie NF, Escalante Ranger District
7,497 ft
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A 19.7-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 19.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (19.7 miles). Climbs 2,700 ft over 19.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Winds through 15 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Dan Day Reservoir lies 1.2 mi off. Antimony Knoll stands 2,271 ft above the site, 6.3 miles east. The nearest town, Panguitch, is 31 mi off.

September normals 4173°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?