Pole Canyon (FR 40072) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Pole Canyon (FR 40072) in UT
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A 3.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Piute County, UT. The road is open seasonally, April 16 to December 31.
Fishlake National Forest, Richfield Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit.
All 3.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.9 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 3.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%.
Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Hell Hole Reservoir lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Monroe, is 22 mi off.
September normals 44–67°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Nearby Spots
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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.govSources checked August 2026Something wrong here?