Maple Spring (FR 70163) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Maple Spring (FR 70163) in UT
A 4.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Juab County, UT. The road serves Mahogany Hill.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Spanish Fork Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 4.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.1 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 4.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Salt Creek Peak stands 3,811 ft above the site, 4.4 miles south. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. A reservoir lies 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Nephi, is 5.6 mi off.
September normals 45–76°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Spanish Fork Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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