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Subject:Re: Primitive Camping Advice needed near Springville/Provo/Hobble Creek Utah
From:John C...
Date:Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:21:13 +0000

Hi Phil,

Gosh, just heard on the news last week
there's been a big fire up there!

Anyone else know the details?

Of course, there's Diamond fork,
up Spanish fork?

Or, maybe just a little South of there,
Mnt Nebo?
Would make a nice loop ride
around the back of Mnt Nebo.

best,
John C...
SLC, UT...

-------------- Original message --------------
From: Phil Walker <pwalker100@YAHOO.COM>

> Group,
>
> I'm looking to camp east of Springville Utah this Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. I've
> ridden my motorcycle up there a few times and I remember different camp grounds
> and some general dirt roads but it has been a few years and I was hoping fro
> some advice before I drive up there with the family. We're bringing some
> bicycles and are looking for a place to camp, primitive away from the rest of
> the throngs would be preferred. I don't know if the whole area is Uinta National
> Forest, and I couldn't find on that site the rules about non-campground camping.
> If anyone has any advice our a recommended spot where we can take our Westy that
> would be great. Basically we'd like to find a place up in the mountains where we
> can hang for a few days and ride bikes if possible. Big campgrounds are not
> preferred but we can do it if the crowds are small.
>
> Thanks,
> -Phil
>
> 89 Westy with Bob Stevens previous wheels/tires :)