Indian Creek (FR 70117) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Indian Creek (FR 70117) in UT

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF, Spanish Fork Ranger District
6,275 ft
Maps
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An 8.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Utah County, UT. The road serves Old Locomotive 453.

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

All 8.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.4 miles). Climbs 2,500 ft over 8.4 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 29%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

High Peak stands 1,018 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southwest. Tie Fork runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Mapleton, is 22 mi off.

September normals 41–75°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
The Cap (FR 50020) in UTForest Road Road49.1miBirch Spring Point (FR 50166) in UTForest Road Road49.8miMarys Lake (FR 50041) in UTForest Road Road50.0miBuck Ridge (FR 50003) in UTForest Road Road50.0miTrail Ridge (FR 50004) in UTForest Road Road50.1mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Spanish Fork 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?