FR 51273 — Salt Creek Peak in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
FR 51273 — Salt Creek Peak in UT
A 0.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Juab County, UT.
Manti-La Sal National Forest, Sanpete Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 150 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 26%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Salt Creek Peak stands 2,595 ft above the site, 1.4 miles east. Rock Spring lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Nephi, is 4.6 mi off.
September normals 46–70°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Manti-La Sal National Forest, Sanpete Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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