Range Loop (FR 10248) in UT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Range Loop (FR 10248) in UT

Road corridorAshley NF, Vernal Ranger District

12 mi from Maeser

Maps 8,709 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Ashley National Forest ↗

VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Black Canyon Creek Overlook.
  • Estimated climb: 250 ft over 4.6 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 24%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Cattle guards 1.5 and 2.3 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • A pond lies 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping is free in the remote areas of the forest…Camping is limited to 16 days within an area; your camper may not be stored in the national forest.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 27–51°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.