Maple Canyon (FR 50066) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Maple Canyon (FR 50066) in UT
A 5.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanpete County, UT. The road serves Right Fork Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 31.
Manti-La Sal National Forest, Sanpete Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
4.7 of the 5.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4.7 of the 5.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,900 ft over 5.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 40%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Hamburger Lake lies 0.2 mi off. Tidds Ridge stands 1,185 ft above the site, 1.6 miles north. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Fountain Green, is 4.3 mi off.
September normals 33–69°F, 1.1″ 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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