Josie Morris Ranch Road in UT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Josie Morris Ranch Road in UT

Road corridorBLM, Vernal

10 mi from Naples

Maps 4,835 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

BLM Vernal Field Office ↗

Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • BLM plans 9.3 of this road’s 13.1 miles as maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 9.3 miles of it dirt, but the condition is unverified.
  • Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 13.1 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 33%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • A river runs 0.6 mi off.
  • Cliff Ridge stands 3,391 ft above the map pin, 8.9 miles east.

Rules

  • Camp at least 300 ft from range improvement. (BLM Utah-managed public lands (statewide dispersed camping fact sheet))
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 34–65°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.