Dispersed camping along forest roads requires high-clearance vehicles and self-sufficiency at this trailhead staging area in Ashley National Forest. The US Forest Service manages this drive-in access point where campers can set up without designated sites or amenities. No water, restrooms, or trash collection exists here.
Several nearby alternatives include FS #049 Road Dispersed Camping Area less than a mile east and Lodgepole Campground with developed facilities 1.4 miles north. Pack extra water and plan for pack-it-in, pack-it-out camping protocols.
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Map & DirectionsHighline Trailhead is located in Utah near Ashley National Forest
Coordinates
40.79323593 N
109.4754331 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
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 Highline Trailhead needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 58 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 2 min from Ogden, UT
- 3 hrs 4 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 10 min from Salt Lake City, UT
