Skyline Drive (FR 50150) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Skyline Drive (FR 50150) in UT
A 48.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Utah County, UT. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to December 31.
Manti-La Sal National Forest, Sanpete Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
17.4 of the 48.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 17.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 5,500 ft over 48.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 32%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 26 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 37.1 miles in.
Marys Nipple stands 1,639 ft above the site, 1.5 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. A lake lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Centerfield, is 16 mi off.
September normals 39–63°F, 2.2″ 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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