FR 31714 — McDonald Lake Dam in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
FR 31714 — McDonald Lake Dam in UT
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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 41–72°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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.
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