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Tent campers with a 4WD rig who want free, uncrowded nights at elevation. June through September hits best: temps in the 60s by day, cool nights, active trout, and canoe-friendly ponds. Bring all your water.
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Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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39.1884, -111.5405
Tent campers with a 4WD rig who want free, uncrowded nights at elevation. June through September hits best: temps in the 60s by day, cool nights, active trout, and canoe-friendly ponds. Bring all your water.
No 4WD means Six Mile Road (Forest Road #47) from Sterling will likely stop you cold. No potable water on site, no hookups, and winter road closures make this a non-starter for anyone needing basic infrastructure.
Reference information about Upper Six Mile Ponds Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Upper Six Mile Ponds Campground is just ten miles from Sterling, Utah at an elevation of 8,400 feet. A mixed forest of spruce, pinyon, juniper, fir, and aspen covers the area, offering partial shade. Summer wildflowers and wildlife are abundant. Canoeing and fishing for trout are popular at the ponds.<br />Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. "Dispersed camping" is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest outside of a designated campground, and is generally allowed anywhere unless posted otherwise. Many people drive out on Forest Service roads into the woods and find spots that meet the needs for their camp.<br />Dispersed camping may mean no toilet facilities or treated water are located nearby. Typically, dispersed camping is not allowed near developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas or trailheads. Some dispersed sites are provided with fire rings and in those cases please use them as they are designating that area as the spot to safely have a campfire. Finally some dispersed sites have a designated footprint for use. If you see a site with any type of barriers or fencing please respect these areas by not pulling motor vehicles or OHV’s. They are there to preserve the surrounding forest making it enjoyable for all. </p><p> </p>
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Summer is your window here. June through September, daytime temperatures run 60–75°F, nights drop to 30–45°F, and the dirt road stays passable for gear and boat access. Pond water is open, trout are active, and trails are dry. Winter brings heavy snow. Up to 6 inches in peak weeks. And freezing temperatures that close the road. Moderate crowds appear on summer weekends, but midweek you'll likely camp alone.
June–Sept is primary window; road passable, ponds open, pleasant temps 60–75°F daytime.
Potable water is not available at this site.
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