The temperatures are much cooler (compared to summer), and hardly anyone explores that area. The West Desert (think Wendover, UT) is a great place to camp, especially in Late Fall and Winter. I have a lot of posts on my blog of dog friendly camping areas! Also check out my post on Backpacking with Dogs! I recommend bringing a ziplock bag to keep the smell at bay. Dog poop is still required to be picked up and packed out. Best way to avoid this and avoid getting a ticket? Don’t camp in those areas – venture out to more dog friendly areas. There is one major exception to this rule – dogs are NOT allowed in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Little Cottonwood Canyon, nor any watershed area in SLC (all part of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest). What’s the rule with dogs on BLM or NFS land while camping?ĭogs must be leashed in developed areas such as trailheads and parking lots, but once on the trail or out of developed areas, dogs can be off leash. Plants, soil, and wildlife are impacted by new campsites, so using existing ones will minimize your impact on the forest.Ĭar Camping in the West Desert of Utah with Charlie. If you are going to an area where others have camped before, pick a site that’s been used. Many of the popular trailheads in the Uintas don’t require a high clearance car, and are part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Special Group Permits are required for camping with more than 25 people and more than 8 cars.īackpacking in Naturalist Basin, High UintasĪ great way to camp for free in Utah is by backpacking. You are not allowed to drive on/over meadows to get to a campsite – only drive on existing roads to prevent resource damage. Keep in mind that many of these roads require a high clearance vehicle. Many people simply drive out on Forest Service roads into the wood and find a clearing or spot with a view of mountains. Typically, dispersed camping is NOT allowed in the vicinity of developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas, nor trailheads. The best way to find out what areas are open to dispersed camping is to contact the local Forest Service Officeor BLM Officeof the area you wish to camp. This means that all Leave No Trace principles apply while camping in the backcountry. Camping rules and regulations make your experience safe, and keep natural resources scenic, and unspoiled for other campers. You must be fully self-reliant and you will have extra responsibilities that are necessary for dispersed camping. There are no services to campers – no water, no restrooms, and no picnic tables or fire rings are provided. – No camping is allowed within 200 ft of any water sourceĭispersed camping means that you are camping outside of a designated campground. – Everything you bring in must be packed out – Camping is limited to 14 days within a 30 mile radius, in a 28 day period Undeveloped Federal lands are available for public camping and general recreation, with the following provisions: What’s the difference?īoth the BLM and NFS have what they call Dispersed Camping. There are two types of land that allow free camping – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and National Forest Service (NFS) land. The first thing to know about camping for free in Utah, is where to camp.
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