Diamond Valley-Cottonwood (FR 30033) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Diamond Valley-Cottonwood (FR 30033) in UT
A 13.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Washington County, UT.
Dixie National Forest, Pine Valley Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 60 days. Camp at least 300 ft from water.
All 13.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.5 miles). Climbs 2,700 ft over 13.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 53%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 6.3, 6.5, 6.7, 10.2, 11.9, 12 and 12.6 miles in.
Burger Peak stands 4,962 ft above the site, 5.6 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.3 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Ivins, is 9.2 mi off.
September normals 55–82°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Dixie National Forest, Pine Valley Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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