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Cold Springs Dispersed Camping

Overview
To Get to Cold Springs Dispersed Camping area is about 22.2 miles from Salina, Utah.

Facilities
Facilities include a vault restroom, information kiosk, with graveled roads and camp spurs. Please read the Passes & Permits and Restrictions tab for more information.

Natural Features
Cold Springs dispersed camp sites are located at an elevation of over 9,000 feet and are shaded by aspen trees.

Recreation
Cold Springs reservoir is located at the west end of the dispersed camp sites (FR031) and can be great fishing. There is also fishing at Twin Ponds, Farnsworth and Salina Reservoir. Other activities include hiking, wildlife viewing and ATV riding on 50-inch designated routes, please pack-out all you pack-in. Camping stay limit is 16 days, 15 nights. See passes, permits, and restrictions tab for more information.

Cold Springs Dispersed Camping Area Photos

Reservations

General Information

May - November

Open 24 hours/day

Please refrain from cutting or breaking branches around dispersed campsites. Kindly bring your own firewood to help preserve the natural environment and camping experience.
Camping stay limit is 16 days, 15 nights. After that you must relocate at least 5 road miles away if you wish to continue camping.
Camp at least 200 feet from lakes, rivers and streams to protect water quality.
Follow local fire restrictions and fully extinguish campfires before leaving.
Pack out all trash and follow leave no trace principles.
Use designated vault toilet to protect natural environment and wildlife.
Use existing sites and park only on durable surfaces (not vegetation)
Avoid creating new trails or campsites
Store food properly in bear-proof containers.
Stay on designated roads, and trails as shown on kiosk and designated forest service maps.
All OHVs are required to be registered and display a permit or sticker for riding on public lands.
Yield to hikers, horses and non-motorized users.

No fees are required for this site

Pets must be leashed at all times within this recreation area. This policy is in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors and to protect wildlife.
Clean up dog waste and dispose of it properly.
Keep dogs from chasing, harassing, and disturbing wildlife or other visitors.
Yield to other hikers, horses, and other trail users by stepping off the trail and controlling your dog.

Side view of the Fishlake Supervisors office and Richfield Ranger District office building and Forest sign

Address: 115 East 900 North Richfield, UT 84701
Phone: (435) 896-9233
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.7826

Longitude: -111.6438

Directions

Cold Springs Dispersed camping is located 22 miles southeast of Salina Utah. In Salina at the junction of Main Street and State Street, head south on State Street for approximately 2 miles until you reach I-70. Turn left (east) onto I-70 east-bound from Salina, for approximately 6.5 miles. Exit I-70 at Gooseberry Road (Exit 63), and then turn right (south) on the Gooseberry Road (County Road #640), a two-lane paved road, for about 13.5 miles. Turn right on FR031 into the camp sites. Watch for signs. Please see google maps link below.

Google Map Directions