Black Flat Dispersed Camping
Overview
Black Flat Trailhead is located along UM Creek about 5.7 miles north of Johnson Valley Reservoir. This trailhead is over 9,400 feet in elevation so come prepared for cool temperatures and mountain conditions. Please pack-out what you pack-in.
Natural Features
Black Flat Trailhead is in a beautiful meadow adjacent to UM Creek surrounded with willows and quaking aspen.
Facilities
There is a vault restroom, natural surface parking and an information kiosk at this site.
Recreation
Dispersed camping, hunting, stream fishing, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, hiking, and OHV riding on designated routes are fun activities available nearby.
General Information
June - October
Open 24 hours/day
-All motorized travel is restricted to designated travel routes. Cross country travel, driving around closed gates and width restriction barriers, and driving on meadows is prohibited.
-Pack out all trash and follow leave no trace principles.
-Use designated vault toilet to protect natural environment and wildlife.
-Use existing site and park only on durable surfaces (not vegetation).
-Avoid creating new trails.
-All OHVs are required to be registered and display a permit or sticker for riding on public lands.
-Motorized users should yield to hikers, horses and non-motorized use.
-No camping at trailhead. Dispersed camping opportunities are available nearby.
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.
Address: 138 South Main Street Loa, UT 84747
Phone: (435) 836-2366
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.6787
Longitude: -111.5962
Elevation
9,400
Directions
The Black Flat CUA Dispersed camping area is approximately 27.4 miles northeast of Loa. Head north on N Main St toward W 100 N St 0.6 miles. Turn right onto UT-72 N/E 500 N and stay on UT-72 N 9.6 miles. Turn right (east) onto FR015 for 5.6 miles. Turn left (west) on FR43F for 0.5 miles.
Parking
Natural surface dirt and grass parking
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
-No horse hitching posts or corrals.
-horse trails available nearby.
-Stay on designated trails.
-Use weed-free hay to prevent invasive species.
-Tie horses to live trees in a way that won't damage the tree.
