Monroe Mountain (FR 40068) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Monroe Mountain (FR 40068) in UT

Fishlake NF, Richfield Ranger District
7,555 ft
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A 98.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sevier County, UT. The road is open seasonally, April 16 to December 31.

Fishlake National Forest, Richfield Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit.

68 of the 98.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 81.6 of the 98.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 12,700 ft over 98.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 56 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.7 miles off. Malmsten Peak stands 2,244 ft above the site, 2.3 miles southeast. Dry Lake lies 1.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Monroe, is 24 mi off.

September normals 49–71°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Fishlake National Forest, Richfield 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?