Mellor Canyon Rd in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Mellor Canyon Rd in UT
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 14.8-mile stretch of dirt BLM road in Sanpete County, UT. The road serves The Caterpillar.
All 14.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.8 miles). Climbs 4,100 ft over 14.8 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.6 miles off. Fayette Wash runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 6.5 mi off.
September normals 49–78°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bureau of Land Management. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
blm.gov