Ferron - Mayfield (FR 50022) — Sanpete in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Ferron - Mayfield (FR 50022) — Sanpete in UT
A 22.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Sanpete County, UT.
Manti-La Sal National Forest, Sanpete Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
6.2 of the 22 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 6.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 7,000 ft over 22 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 35 switchbacks. A cattle guard 22.7 miles in. A water crossing 42.1 miles in.
Order Mountain stands 3,543 ft above the site, 3.9 miles south. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Clear Creek runs 0.5 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Centerfield, is 9.4 mi off.
September normals 47–76°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Manti-La Sal National Forest, Sanpete Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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