The Kitchen (FR 52323) in UT -- Camping Rules & Access
The Kitchen (FR 52323) in UT
Road corridorManti-La Sal NF, Ferron Ranger District
12 mi from Ferron
Maps 8,035 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Manti-La Sal National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days · then move 10 mi · the 10 miles are measured in a straight line
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Steamboat Point.
- Estimated climb: 340 ft over 4.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Big Bear Creek runs 1.2 mi off.
- Ferron Mountain stands 2,682 ft above the map pin, 6.1 miles southwest.
Climate averages
October normals 34–55°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.