Single Trough (FR 10239) in UT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Single Trough (FR 10239) in UT

Road corridorAshley NF, Vernal Ranger District

11 mi from Maeser

Maps 8,553 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Ashley National Forest ↗

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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Black Canyon Creek Overlook.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A cattle guard 1.4 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Merkley Spring lies 0.4 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 27–52°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.