Mount Nebo Scenic Loop (FR 70015) in UT -- Camping Rules & Access in Utah
Mount Nebo Scenic Loop (FR 70015) in UT
Why
U.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.3.2 of the 40.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, mostly paved with 3 miles of dirt. Climbs 6,300 ft over 40.7 miles through 34 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 0.6, 16.9, 19.1, 23, 30.6, 37.5, 39, 39.4, 39.7 and 39.8 miles in. Cattle guards 2.1, 15.4, 17.9, 21.3, 24.3, 25.6, 29, 32.6, 33.7 and 38.6 miles in. A water crossing 26.1 miles in.
Andrews Ridge stands 2,669 ft above the site, 1.0 miles west. A well-travelled stretch, with camps along here. Exposed here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off. Andrews Creek runs 1.1 mi off.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Spanish Fork Ranger District: No person, tent, camper, trailer, or other type of mobile home may occupy any general undeveloped area of National Forest Lands for more than fourteen (14) days in any thirty (30) day consecutive period.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Spanish Fork Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 50–74°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.