Bryson Ridge (BLM 197) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Bryson Ridge (BLM 197) in UT

BLM, Moab Field Office
7,002 ft
Maps
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Restrictions apply

Bureau of Land Management, Moab Field Office posts restrictions on overnight use here -- check the current order before committing.

A 9.5-mile stretch of graded dirt BLM road in Grand County, UT.

1.2 of the 9.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 1.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,800 ft over 9.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Loma, is 25 mi off.

September normals 49–75°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Bureau of Land Management, Moab Field Office. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

blm.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?