Donkey Lake (FR 30521) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Donkey Lake (FR 30521) in UT

Fishlake NF, Fremont River Ranger District
7,684 ft
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An 11.4-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Wayne County, UT.

Fishlake National Forest, Fremont River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 200 ft from water.

All 11.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 4.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,700 ft over 11.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 20%. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Black Ridge stands 766 ft above the site, 0.9 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. A pond lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Monroe, is 41 mi off.

September normals 41–72°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Fishlake National Forest, Fremont River 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?