FR 31714 — McDonald Lake Dam in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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FR 31714 — McDonald Lake Dam in UT

Dixie NF, Cedar City Ranger District
7,806 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Kane County, UT.

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.

All 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Panguitch, is 23 mi off.

September normals 4172°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?