The Caterpillar (BLM, Richfield) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
The Caterpillar (BLM, Richfield) in UT
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 13.2-mile stretch of dirt BLM road in Sanpete County, UT.
All 13.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.2 miles). Climbs 4,000 ft over 13.2 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 38%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
Fayette Spring lies 0.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The Caterpillar stands 597 ft above the site, 1.5 miles southeast. The nearest town, Gunnison, is 5.0 mi off.
September normals 43–81°F, 0.9″ 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