Hickerson Park Birch Creek Road is an easy access road to a wide range of recreational activities within northeastern Ashley National Forest, including beautiful lakes, hiking trails, and campgrounds. This long, maintained road is popular with full-size off-roaders and OHVs alike, so be prepared to share access.
History buffs will enjoy turning onto Ute Mountain Lookout to visit the historic Ute Tower fire lookout. Wildflowers like gray's lupine, wavy leaf paintbrush, and maiden blue-eyed mary will dot the landscape for those visiting in late spring.
Most of the dispersed camping is located at the east end of Hickerson Park Birch Creek Road, especially the larger sites with better views and more space. If campgrounds are more your style, options along the way include: Browne Lake Campground, Sheep Creek Lake Campground, and Spirit Lake Campground.