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Booking
First-Come
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Season
Open May through Nov...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Farnsworth Dispersed Camping Area, 23 miles southeast of Salina, Utah
Fall weekenders chasing aspen color will find the timing almost effortless: late September brings gold and orange across the grove, crowds thin compared to summer, and Farnsworth Reservoir sits 1.5 miles away for fishing. Zero fees, 16-night limit, dogs welcome.
No potable water on site means hauling everything in, and the nearest hospital is roughly 45 minutes away in Richfield. Anyone not self-sufficient for a true primitive setup will find the lack of basics a real problem.
Reference information about Farnsworth Cua Dispersed sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<center><img alt="A dirt road leads into to Farnsworth dispersed camping, an area surrounded by tall green trees" src="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/FSEPRD1133241.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /></center><p>Farnsworth Dispersed camping is located at an elevation of over 9,000 feet and are mostly shaded by aspen trees. Facilities include a vault restroom, information kiosk, with graveled roads and camp spurs. Farnsworth reservoir is located about 1.5 miles west of the dispersed camp sites (FR284) and can be great fishing. There is also fishing at Twin Ponds, Cold Springs and Salina Reservoir, plus 50" ATV riding on designated routes, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Please pack-out all you pack-in. Camping stay limit is 16 days. </p>
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Fall delivers the main draw. Aspens peak in late September through early October, when daytime highs run 40–60°F and nights drop near or below freezing by late October. Mosquitoes thin out compared to summer, and crowds shrink, though hunting seasons overlap with prime color. The season runs May through November, but winter buries the area in deep snow and closes vehicle access. Spring arrives late at this elevation.
Aspens peak late Sept–early Oct; fall is described as the main draw for visitors.
The Farnsworth Dispersed Camping area offers basic amenities suitable for campers seeking a primitive experience. Facilities include a vault restroom and an information kiosk. Roads and camp spurs are graveled for convenience. Potable water and picnic tables are not available, making it essential for campers to bring their own supplies.
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