Cottonwood-Bear Valley (FR 30086) in UT -- Camping Rules & Access
Cottonwood-Bear Valley (FR 30086) in UT
Road corridorDixie NF, Cedar City Ranger District
14 mi from Parowan
Maps 6,638 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 16 days · within 60 days · then move 10 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Rock Spring.
- Estimated climb: 680 ft over 6.6 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
- Cottonwood Mountain stands 2,489 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles south.
- Rock Spring lies 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 33–63°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.