Mona Pole Road (FR 70600) in UT -- Camping Rules & Access in Utah
Mona Pole Road (FR 70600) in UT
Why
U.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.All 4.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 3,100 ft over 4.8 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 26% and pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Few of the stretches measured have level ground to pull onto. Water crossings 3.9, 4.1 and 4.4 miles in.
Mount Nebo stands 5,755 ft above the site, 2.6 miles southeast. Private here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off. Night skies are Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Spanish Fork Ranger District: No person, tent, camper, trailer, or other type of mobile home may occupy any general undeveloped area of National Forest Lands for more than fourteen (14) days in any thirty (30) day consecutive period.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Spanish Fork Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 44–76°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.