North Willow Canyon (FR 80001) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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North Willow Canyon (FR 80001) in UT

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF, Salt Lake Ranger District
6,489 ft
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A 3.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tooele County, UT. The road serves Stansbury Front Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 1.

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

2.1 of the 3.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.3 of the 3.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 3.4 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 21%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 1.4 and 1.7 miles in.

Stansbury Mountains stands 1,057 ft above the site, 1.0 miles south. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Grantsville, is 8.9 mi off.

September normals 4869°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?