Polar Mesa (FR 50033) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Polar Mesa (FR 50033) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Moab Ranger District
8,048 ft
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A 12.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grand County, UT.

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

All 12.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.8 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 12.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 0.8, 2.9, 4 and 11.7 miles in.

Mount Waas stands 4,275 ft above the site, 5.3 miles south. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Moab, is 19 mi off.

September normals 46–73°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Perters Point Loop (FR 55383) in UTForest Road Road48.0miPeters Point (FR 50175) in UTForest Road Road48.5miBLM B172 — Out Landers Inn Jeep Retreat in UTDispersed Camping48.5miBLM D1099, Monticello in UTDispersed Camping48.7miFR 55418 — Jackson Spring in UTForest Road Road48.8mi
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?