Second Water Ridge (FR 70065) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Second Water Ridge (FR 70065) in UT
A 1.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Utah County, UT. The road serves Fifth Water Hot Springs. The road is open seasonally, June 1 to November 30.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Spanish Fork Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 1.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.8 miles). Climbs 540 ft over 1.8 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Third Water Creek runs 0.7 mi off. Second Water Ridge stands 887 ft above the site, 2.3 miles east. The nearest town, Mapleton, is 15 mi off.
September normals 42–69°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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