South Willow Canyon (FR 80171) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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South Willow Canyon (FR 80171) in UT

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF, Salt Lake Ranger District
7,419 ft
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A 4.9-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Tooele County, UT. The road serves Medina Flat Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 1.

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

All 4.9 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Mostly graded dirt, with 1.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,600 ft over 4.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.3 and 0.7 miles in.

Deseret Peak stands 3,599 ft above the site, 1.9 miles southwest. Pockets Fork runs 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Grantsville, is 12 mi off.

September normals 45–66°F, 1.6″ 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?