Hancock (FR 40057) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Hancock (FR 40057) in UT

Fishlake NF, Fremont River Ranger District
9,244 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 16.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sevier County, UT.

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.

9.9 of the 16.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16.5 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 16.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Whiskey Knoll stands 2,291 ft above the site, 6.7 miles northeast. The nearest town, Monroe, is 18 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Mitchell Spring (FR 30150) in UTForest Road Road50.5miPetrified Wood Trail Trailhead (BLM, Kanab) in UTDispersed Camping51.4miBLM 10005 — Baileys Wash/Eagle View Trail Head in UTDispersed Camping51.4miMain Canyon (FR FH17) in UTForest Road Road51.5miFR 31450 — Old Mill Site in UTDispersed Camping52.5mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?