Monument Peak (FR 50018) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Monument Peak (FR 50018) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Price Ranger District
9,411 ft
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An 11.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Emery County, UT. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to December 31.

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

3 of the 11.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 11.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Settling Pond lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Fairview, is 12 mi off.

September normals 37–63°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
BLM SS5241 — Dinosaur Trackway in UTForest Road Road52.1miBLM 6802 — Rochester Creek Rock Art Panel in UTDispersed Camping52.2miEmery in UTRest Area52.3miJack Adleys (FR 40267) in UTForest Road Road53.0miBLM SS5254 — Emery Point in UTForest Road Road53.1mi
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?