Free Camping Collection
Dispersed Camping
Middle Fork Conservation Area
CAMPING IS ALLOWED, WITH RESTRICTIONS Middle Fork Conservation Area in Utah offers a landscape of rugged terrain with hills and valleys. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the scenic Ogden Valley and Pineview Reservoir.
Description
WINTER: To protect wintering wildlife, the WMA is closed to all activities from Jan. 1 to the second Saturday in April. No camping during this time.
SPRING/SUMMER: Camping allowed with restrictions: The second Sat in April through Sept 9 Camping IS ALLOWED, but only in the parking lot or within a third of a mile of the parking lot - making in HIKE IN during this time.
FALL/EARLY WINTER: Sept. 10 to Dec. 31 - Overnight camping is allowed across the entire WMA — including the parking lot and its surrounding area
Reservation Info
WINTER: To protect wintering wildlife, the WMA is closed to all activities from Jan. 1 to the second Saturday in April. No camping during this time.
SPRING/SUMMER: Camping allowed with restrictions: The second Sat in April through Sept 9 Camping IS ALLOWED, but only in the parking lot or within a third of a mile of the parking lot - making in HIKE IN during this time.
FALL/EARLY WINTER: Sept. 10 to Dec. 31 - Overnight camping is allowed across the entire WMA — including the parking lot and its surrounding area
Location
Middle Fork Conservation Area is located in Utah
Coordinates
41.295878 N
111.755286 W
Detours Nearby
Curtis Creek / Arbs Basin
1 hr 3 min away
Friendship Campground
1 hr 30 min away
Drive Time
- 26 min from Ogden
- 45 min from Salt Lake City
- 1 hr 6 min from Logan
- 1 hr 24 min from Provo
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Pets
- Fires
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 Middle Fork Conservation Area needs a permit.
