This free dispersed camping area requires navigating rough access roads through Fishlake National Forest terrain. Campers can drive in or walk to sites scattered across both forested and open areas near a lake. The US Forest Service manages this undeveloped camping zone, where campfires are permitted but no facilities exist.
Sites offer varying levels of tree cover and proximity to water. Road conditions may challenge low-clearance vehicles, particularly during wet weather. For developed amenities, City Creek Campground provides a different camping experience just over two miles east.
Description
Dispersed Camping Guidelines: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/fishlake/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5121831&width;=full Dispersed Camping Area. The Big Flat area is a favorite recreational spot anytime of the year because of the spectacular scenery. ATV riders can access the Paiute ATV trail from dispersed camping sites. This area also offers winter sport opportunities such as snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Common vegetation includes Engelmann spruce, aspen and fir. The general terrain is a large meadow encompassed by trees. This area is open to ATV use on designated routes only. Please help prevent erosion and soil compaction by staying on roads and main driving trails. Driving on the meadows creates ruts or channels that water flows down removing topsoil and creating scars that last many lifetimes. Also, delicate meadow plants can be damaged leaving less forage for wildlife and leaving the soil unprotected. When riders drive through the trees and around them in circles the soil becomes compacted, depriving root systems of water and air, this will eventually kill the tree.
Reservation Info
Groups larger than 75 persons must obtain a permit before using this area. Permits are free and may be obtained from the Beaver Ranger District Office.
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Location
Dispersed CampingTushar Mountain Dispersed Area is located in Utah
Coordinates
38.27781996 N
112.35506597 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- 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
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 49 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 21 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 51 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 4 hrs 19 min from Ogden, UT
