West Tidwell (FR 40018) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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West Tidwell (FR 40018) in UT

Fishlake NF, Fremont River Ranger District
9,163 ft
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A 28.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sevier County, UT. 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.

28.1 of the 28.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 28.1 of the 28.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,600 ft over 28.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. The Tidwell Pond shoreline is 0.8 mi off. Hilgard Mountain stands 2,353 ft above the site, 5.3 miles north. The nearest town, Salina, is 28 mi off.

September normals 39–65°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?