East Tidwell (FR 40017) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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East Tidwell (FR 40017) in UT

Fishlake NF, Fremont River Ranger District
9,526 ft
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A 7.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sevier County, UT. The road serves East Tidwell Spring. The road is open seasonally, April 16 to December 31.

Fishlake National Forest, Fremont River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 200 ft from water.

All 7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 21%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. Snow Fence Pond lies 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Salina, is 29 mi off.

September normals 38–64°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Fishlake National Forest, Fremont River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?