Lower Big Water T.h. (FR 80226) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Lower Big Water T.h. (FR 80226) in UT

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF, Salt Lake Ranger District
7,611 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedEASY
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A stretch of paved National Forest road in Salt Lake County, UT. The road serves Lower Big Water 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-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (0 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Little Water Peak stands 1,984 ft above the site, 1.4 miles southeast. Soldier 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 5.1 mi off.

September normals 46–67°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Walmart Parking Lot in UTRest Area45.6miWalmart Supercenter in UTStore Lot Parking45.7miDiamond Fork (FR 70029) in UTForest Road Road45.9miSpanish Fork River Park in UTCampground46.4miBillies Springs (FR 70488) in UTDispersed Camping47.4mi
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?