Forshea Troughs (FR 40073) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Forshea Troughs (FR 40073) in UT

Fishlake NF, Richfield Ranger District
8,709 ft
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A 10.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Piute County, UT. The road serves Forshea Mountain. The road is open seasonally, April 16 to December 31.

Fishlake National Forest, Richfield Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit.

All 10.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.1 miles). Climbs 610 ft over 10.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.5 miles off. Swift Spring lies 1.1 mi off. Forshea Mountain stands 1,090 ft above the site, 2.9 miles south. The nearest town, Monroe, is 23 mi off.

September normals 45–67°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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.

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