Elbow Fork (FR 80266) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Elbow Fork (FR 80266) in UT

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF, Salt Lake Ranger District
6,645 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A stretch of gravel National Forest road in Salt Lake County, UT. The road serves Elbow Fork Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to November 1.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Salt Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 0 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0 miles -- sustained grades near 18%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Mount Aire stands 1,965 ft above the site, 1.0 miles north. Elbow Fork runs 0.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The nearest town, Summit Park, is 5.9 mi off.

September normals 49–70°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Salt Lake 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?