Causey Dam Overlook (FR 20016) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Causey Dam Overlook (FR 20016) in UT

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF, Ogden Ranger District
5,716 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Weber County, UT. The road serves Skull Crack Viewpoint.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ogden Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 0.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.5 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The Causey Reservoir shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Herd Mountain stands 2,512 ft above the site, 5.3 miles south. The nearest town, Wolf Creek, is 13 mi off.

September normals 44–73°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Mineral Basin (FR 70007) in UTForest Road Road51.5miWasatch Mountain State Park - Oak Hollow in UTCampground52.0miWasatch Mountain State Park - Mahogany in UTCampground52.3miMineral Basin Trail Access (FR 70011) in UTDispersed Camping52.3miMary Ellen Gulch (FR 70111) in UTDispersed Camping52.3mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Ogden 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?