FR 30518 — Lion Mountain in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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FR 30518 — Lion Mountain in UT

Fishlake NF, Fremont River Ranger District
8,280 ft
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A 1.5-mile stretch of 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 1.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.5 miles). Climbs 530 ft over 1.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Chokecherry Point stands 2,475 ft above the site, 2.3 miles south. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Monroe, is 52 mi off.

September normals 45–69°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Left Hand Collet (BLM 230) in UTForest Road Road41.6miFR 30856 — Horse Spring in UTDispersed Camping44.9miHorse Mountain Rd (BLM 313) in UTForest Road Road45.2miFR 33909 — Canaan Peak in UTDispersed Camping47.2miShurtz Bush (BLM 302) in UTDispersed Camping48.6mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?