East Government Creek (FR 87585) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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East Government Creek (FR 87585) in UT

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF, Spanish Fork Ranger District
6,126 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 10.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tooele County, UT. The road serves Lion Hill.

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

All 10.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Water crossings 1, 1.3, 3.7, 5.5, 5.7, 6.2, 7.4 and 8.9 miles in. A cattle guard 9.2 miles in.

Black Crook Peak stands 3,132 ft above the site, 3.6 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. Coyote Spring lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Eagle Mountain, is 33 mi off.

September normals 45–77°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Oasis Campground in UTCampground25.4miSand Mountain Campground in UTCampground28.1miBackcountry Campsite in UTBackcountry Campsite31.3miFR 40435 — Pioneer charcoal burning pits in UTForest Road Road38.5miFR 41651 — Wild Horse Peak in UTDispersed Camping39.3mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Spanish Fork 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?