FOREST LAKE DISPERSED AREA

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The area is typically accessible from June through October, with access roads closed by snow from mid-October through late May. Current fire danger is low with no active fire restrictions. Dispersed camping is limited to 14 days in any 30-day period.

Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

October 8th, 3:13 PM — 6:00 PM

ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.

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

Forest Lake Dispersed Area provides a true backcountry camping experience in Utah County within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Located in the Pleasant Grove Ranger District above American Fork Canyon, the area offers dispersed camping opportunities near Forest Lake, a scenic alpine destination surrounded by aspen groves and mountain meadows. Access is challenging and requires high-clearance 4WD or ATV. From I-15 Alpine Exit 284, travel east on Highway 92 approximately 7 miles to the mouth of American Fork Canyon, continue on the Alpine Scenic Loop to the North Fork junction, turn left onto Highway 144 to Tibble Fork Reservoir, then proceed northeast on a dirt road for approximately 4.6 miles past the reservoir. Forest Lake is reached via Schaffer Fork, which begins just before Dutchman Flat. The route requires fording the American Fork River. As dispersed camping, there are no developed amenities. Campers must be fully self-sufficient, bringing all water and packing out all trash. The area is popular with OHV users and connects to Ridge Trail #157.

Directions

From I-15, take Alpine Exit 284 and travel east on Highway 92 for approximately 7 miles to American Fork Canyon. Continue on the Alpine Scenic Loop to the North Fork junction, turn left onto Highway 144 to Tibble Fork Reservoir. Continue northeast on a dirt road 4.6 miles past the reservoir to Shaffer Fork, which begins just before Dutchman Flat. High-clearance 4WD or ATV required. River ford required.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
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

Phone +1 (801) 785-3563

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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