Miners Basin (FR 50065) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Miners Basin (FR 50065) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Moab Ranger District
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A 2.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grand County, UT. The road serves Cold Spring.

Manti-La Sal National Forest, Moab Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.7 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 2.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 11 switchbacks.

Gold Knob stands 3,174 ft above the site, 1.5 miles southeast. Cold Spring lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Moab, is 14 mi off.

September normals 46–71°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 55117 — Taylor Spring in UTDispersed Camping45.0miLoop Road (FR 50105) in UTForest Road Road45.6miBLM B356 — Snyder Mine in UTDispersed Camping46.1miFR 55129 — Dalton Srpring in UTDispersed Camping46.2miFR 55114 — Prairie Dog Knoll in UTDispersed Camping46.3mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Manti-La Sal National Forest, Moab 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?