Third Water Ridge (FR 70601) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Third Water Ridge (FR 70601) in UT

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF, Spanish Fork Ranger District
7,171 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.0-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 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1 miles). Climbs 320 ft over 1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 22%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard at the start of the road.

Second Water Ridge stands 1,428 ft above the site, 1.5 miles southeast. The nearest town, Mapleton, is 16 mi off.

September normals 44–71°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Lowry Water (FR 50038) in UTForest Road Road48.7miEast Mountain (FR 50060) in UTForest Road Road49.6miOlsen Bench (FR 50276) in UTForest Road Road49.7miClay Bench (FR 50280) in UTForest Road Road49.9miRidley Ridge (FR 50277) in UTForest Road Road50.2mi
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?