Sidney Valley-Parowan (FR 30048) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Sidney Valley-Parowan (FR 30048) in UT
A 25.3-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Iron County, UT. The road serves Henderson Hill.
Dixie National Forest, Cedar City Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 60 days. Camp at least 300 ft from water.
20.6 of the 25.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 7.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,600 ft over 25.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 32%. Winds through 27 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.3, 2.1 and 5.7 miles in.
Sidney Peaks stands 1,855 ft above the site, 2.3 miles south. Center Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Parowan, is 7.2 mi off.
September normals 38–65°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Dixie National Forest, Cedar City Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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