Stout Canyon Ridge (FR 30061) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Stout Canyon Ridge (FR 30061) in UT
A 5.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Kane County, UT. The road serves McDonald Lake Dam.
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 5.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.2 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 4.3 miles in.
A body of water lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Panguitch, is 24 mi off.
September normals 39–70°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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