Mountain bikers and OHV riders have a ready base in this free dispersed area within Fishlake National Forest, where forested terrain and established fire pits make it easy to set up camp and head out on trails. The road up past the water tower is rough enough that reviewers recommend four-wheel drive, though vehicles with all-wheel drive can generally manage it. RVs face a harder time. One reviewer in an RV couldn't make it up at all, so lower-clearance rigs should plan accordingly.
Campers who push further up the road past the first established spots tend to find more privacy among the trees, away from what reviewers describe as an open lower area that sees local traffic on weekends. Summer weekend visits bring noticeably more ATV use. Winter visits are quieter, with one reviewer noting the area is "close to town and quiet in the winter," per G 2.
The site sits just outside Richfield, making resupply straightforward. No water, toilets, or hookups are available on-site, so campers need to arrive self-sufficient. Cell service is listed as available, which is useful for navigation on the forest roads. Nearby, Fishlake NF Dispersed above Richfield and Fishlake NF Dispersed off Hwy 1018 near Richfield provide additional free options in the same corridor. Mountain bikers, OHV users, and tent campers who want free, forested camping close to town will get the most out of this spot.
Description
For the more hearty camper, or for those that wish to get away from the crowds, the dispersed, or undeveloped camp areas are for you. Of course visitors can camp nearly anywhere on the national forest, just make sure if you pack it in, you pack it out.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMountain Mecca is located in Utah near Richfield
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
38.780982851120754 N
112.11555867035048 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/10/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/10/26- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/10/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/10/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
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.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 43 min from Provo, UT
- 2 hrs 6 min from St. George, UT
- 2 hrs 14 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 2 hrs 42 min from Ogden, UT
