Sweetwater (FR 30699) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Sweetwater (FR 30699) in UT

Dixie NF, Escalante Ranger District
7,818 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 9.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Garfield County, UT. The road serves Mount Ogden.

Dixie National Forest, Escalante Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 60 days. Camp at least 300 ft from water.

4.6 of the 9.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4.6 of the 9.2 miles in are dirt. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. South Point stands 3,101 ft above the site, 5.3 miles north. The nearest town, Panguitch, is 50 mi off.

September normals 45–72°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?