Mud Lake-Clayton (FR 30134) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Mud Lake-Clayton (FR 30134) in UT

Dixie NF, Escalante Ranger District
8,479 ft
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A 7.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Garfield County, UT. The road serves Pacer Lake Reservoir Dam.

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 7.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.1 of the 7.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,600 ft over 7.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Mud Lake lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Panguitch, is 31 mi off.

September normals 38–70°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Backcountry Campsite in UTBackcountry Campsite38.4miFourmile Bench (BLM 440) in UTForest Road Road39.0miIron Spring Campsite in UTBackcountry Campsite40.5miPodunk-Cougar Hollow (FR 30099) in UTForest Road Road41.0miEast Fork Dispersed Site 7 in UTCampground41.7mi
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?