Box CR (FR 40069) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Box CR (FR 40069) in UT
A 12.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Piute County, UT. The road serves Lower Box Creek Dam. The road is open seasonally, April 16 to December 31.
Fishlake National Forest, Richfield Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit.
6.6 of the 12.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 5.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,400 ft over 12.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.9 miles off. The Lower Beaver Creek Reservoir;Lower Box Creek Reservoir shoreline is 0.6 mi off. Monroe Peak stands 2,382 ft above the site, 5.5 miles northwest. The nearest town, Monroe, is 12 mi off.
September normals 44–66°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Fishlake National Forest, Richfield Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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