Ashley National Forest manages this free dispersed area along Forest Service Road 217, set within forested terrain in northeastern Utah. Space is plentiful. Hunters are a regular presence in fall, and campers should expect to hear gunshots from the surrounding forest during that season. Off-road vehicle users also frequent the area. Big rigs are welcome, and campfires and pets are both permitted. Campers exploring dispersed camping near Ashley National Forest will find this a straightforward, no-cost option worth considering.
Description
Camping in undeveloped areas (outside of designated campgrounds) is permitted. Please stay on existing roadways when accessing these undeveloped areas, and follow the practices in "Caring for the Forest" when camping in undeveloped areas. Camping in undeveloped areas must occurr within 150 feet of a designated route in Utah and within 300 feet of a designated route in Wyoming, at least 1/4 mile away from any administrative site, (boat ramps, guard stations, campgrounds, or visitor centers).
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsForest Service Road 217 Dispersed is located in Utah near Ashley National Forest
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
40.70623145070168 N
109.46880813017054 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/9/26
VerizonNo Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 9/9/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/9/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 9/9/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Forest Service Road 217 Dispersed needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 52 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 2 hrs 58 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 8 min from Ogden, UT
- 3 hrs 13 min from Salt Lake City, UT
