Starvation Spring (FR 50009) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Starvation Spring (FR 50009) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Price Ranger District
8,271 ft
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A 4.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Carbon County, UT. The road serves Fish Creek Trailhead.

Manti-La Sal National Forest, Price Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.

All 4.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.9 of the 4.5 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Starvation Spring lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Fairview, is 17 mi off.

September normals 39–67°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Stevens Creek (FR 50314) in UTForest Road Road47.9miBLM 6788 — Dry Wash Trailhead in UTForest Road Road48.7miBLM 6780, Price in UTDispersed Camping48.8miParadise Ranch (BLM 7170) in UTDispersed Camping48.8miMillsite State Park in UTCampground49.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Manti-La Sal National Forest, Price Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?