After the jump in visitors in 2020, Ashley National Forest has a message for the public and a call for the public’s assistance. “Please help us to continue to provide the great recreational experiences many have come to expect on the Ashley National Forest,” shares the announcement. “Dispersed camping on the Ashley National Forest provides for a 16 day stay limit, which is the longest stay limit out of all the National Forests in the State of Utah. After 16 days campers should move a minimum of five road miles to a new location to provide others the opportunity to enjoy popular locations and not return to the same location for a minimum of 30 days. Those setting up dispersed camps must occupy the camp the first night and occupy the site overnight once every 72 hours after that to avoid citations and ensure their property is secure.” Another way to help is to keep an eye out for abandoned campers. If you see a site you suspect has been abandoned, please contact the Ashley National Forest office at 435-789-1181.
