Phosphate Mine (FR 70038) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

A 2.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Utah County, UT. The road serves Diamond Battle Historical Monument.

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

All 2.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.2 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 2.2 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Spanish Fork Peak stands 4,499 ft above the site, 4.0 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. A pond lies 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Mapleton, is 6.9 mi off.