Eight miles southeast of Junction, Skyline-Big Flat Trailhead provides dispersed camping access in the high country of Fishlake National Forest. Campers reach this Forest Service site via drive-in or walk-in access, with campfires and pets both permitted under current regulations.
The trailhead location puts visitors at the starting point for backcountry routes while offering the flexibility of dispersed camping without designated sites or reservations. For those exploring the broader region, dispersed camping near Fishlake National Forest includes multiple similar options across the forest's extensive boundaries.
Description
Trailhead. This trail provides access to the Skyline National Recreation Trail. Horse and foot travel only. It also prpovides access to the PST 29 trail as well as the Piute 01 trail about 2 miles south of the trailhead.
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Location
Dispersed CampingSkyline-Big Flat Trailhead is located in Utah
Directions
From Beaver, Utah take State Route 153 east for 24.5 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road #518. Follow this road east .5 mile to the trailhead. From Junction, Utah take State route #153 west for 15.5 miles. Turn right onto forest Road #518 and proceed to the trailhead.
Coordinates
38.28373187 N
112.35255455 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
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.
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 48 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 20 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 51 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 4 hrs 19 min from Ogden, UT
