DUTCHMAN FLAT DISPERSED AREA

Closed

SR-92 (Alpine Loop) is currently closed until further notice. The road typically opens in late May to early June depending on snow conditions. When the road opens, the dispersed area becomes accessible for the summer season through approximately late October or November.

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 4:07AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

4:07 AM — 7:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Eastern Box Elder County, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Northern Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Utah Valley, Wasatch Back, Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Western Uinta Basin and Western Uinta Mountains. This includes recent burn scars such as Rocky Canyon. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will move into northern Utah this weekend producing a prolonged rainfall event. In particular, moisture interacting with a frontal boundary across far northern Utah may yield locally heavier rainfall totals compared to other locations. As a result, areal flooding is expected across northern Utah this weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…

About

Dutchman Flat Dispersed Area is located in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah County, in the upper portion of American Fork Canyon within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The flat sits at approximately 8,500 feet elevation in the valley that once hosted Forest City, an 1870s silver mining town that peaked at 500 residents before being abandoned by 1880. Remnants of the Sultana Smelting Works foundations and old mining structures remain in the area. This is a true primitive dispersed camping experience with no developed facilities whatsoever. There are no toilets, potable water, trash services, or established fire rings. A wooden fence blocks vehicle access to the camping area itself, so campers must park outside the fence and carry all gear to their campsite. Access requires navigating forest roads that typically demand high-clearance or 4WD vehicles. The area is only accessible when the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway (SR-92) is open, typically from late May or early June through late October or November, depending on snow conditions. The road closure gate effectively closes this area to all access during winter months.

Directions

From American Fork, head east on UT-92 (Alpine Loop Scenic Byway) into American Fork Canyon. Continue approximately 12-13 miles up the canyon past Tibble Fork Reservoir and the developed campgrounds. The dispersed area is located in the upper canyon near the historic Forest City site. High-clearance or 4WD vehicle recommended for forest roads beyond the main highway.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed —
Toilets No
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov
Phone +1 (801) 785-3563

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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