Barlow Creek Shortcuts (FR 81012) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Barlow Creek Shortcuts (FR 81012) in UT

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF, Salt Lake Ranger District
5,206 ft
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A 1.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tooele County, UT. The road serves Sand Spring.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Salt Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Vickory Mountain stands 5,070 ft above the site, 4.8 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. The nearest town, Grantsville, is 21 mi off.

September normals 47–80°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Salt Lake 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?