Proctor-Badger (FR 30109) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Proctor-Badger (FR 30109) in UT

Dixie NF, Powell Ranger District
7,844 ft
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A 15.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Garfield County, UT.

Dixie National Forest, Powell Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 15.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 15.7 of the 15.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,200 ft over 15.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The Tropic Reservoir shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Panguitch, is 19 mi off.

September normals 4470°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Dixie National Forest, Powell Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?