Leeds Creek-Cottonwood (FR 30031) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Leeds Creek-Cottonwood (FR 30031) in UT
A 28.0-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.
24.8 of the 28 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 21.9 of the 28 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,700 ft over 28 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Winds through 20 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 2.7, 7.2, 7.3, 8.9, 10, 11.3, 14.1, 15.7, 16.9, 17.6 and 18.5 miles in. A cattle guard 27.9 miles in.
Signal Peak stands 5,432 ft above the site, 7.3 miles northeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Ivins, is 7.5 mi off.
September normals 55–83°F, 1.1″ 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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