Happy Valley (FR 30172) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Happy Valley (FR 30172) in UT

Fishlake NF, Fremont River Ranger District
8,287 ft
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A 2.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Wayne County, UT. The road serves Lion Mountain.

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 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2.5 of the 2.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 50 ft over 2.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Chokecherry Point stands 2,468 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?