Browns Peak (FR 50125) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Browns Peak (FR 50125) in UT
A 7.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Utah County, UT.
Manti-La Sal National Forest, Sanpete Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
7.2 of the 7.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.5 miles). Climbs 2,400 ft over 7.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Browns Peak stands 2,008 ft above the site, 1.8 miles northeast. South Fork Thistle Creek runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Fairview, is 12 mi off.
September normals 41–73°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Manti-La Sal National Forest, Sanpete Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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