Sand Flats (FR 50067) in UT -- Camping Rules & Access in Utah
Sand Flats (FR 50067) in UT
Why
U.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.3.1 of the 8.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 1,100 ft over 8.5 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 31%. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 0, 1.2, 5.1 and 6.6 miles in. A gate 8.3 miles in.
Gold Knob stands 3,191 ft above the site, 3.7 miles east. A well-travelled stretch, with camps along here. Exposed here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
Manti-La Sal National Forest, Moab Ranger District: 14 day limit of continuous occupation on developed campgrounds and undeveloped sites.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Manti-La Sal National Forest, Moab Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 48–71°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.