Roundup-Cuddyback (FR 30566) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Roundup-Cuddyback (FR 30566) in UT

Dixie NF, Escalante Ranger District
8,876 ft
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A 10.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Garfield County, UT. The road serves Hell's Backbone Bridge. The road is open seasonally, June 30 to October 1.

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 10.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.7 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 10.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 29%. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. South Point stands 2,043 ft above the site, 3.5 miles north. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Panguitch, is 49 mi off.

September normals 4367°F, 2.0″ 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?