Willow Basin (FR 54622) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Willow Basin (FR 54622) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Moab Ranger District
7,510 ft
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A 4.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Grand County, UT. The road serves Cairn Point.

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

2.6 of the 4.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,400 ft over 4.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 15%. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 1.7 miles in.

Grand View stands 3,394 ft above the site, 2.1 miles south. The nearest town, Moab, is 16 mi off.

September normals 49–72°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Perters Point Loop (FR 55383) in UTForest Road Road45.9miPeters Point (FR 50175) in UTForest Road Road46.3miBLM B172 — Out Landers Inn Jeep Retreat in UTDispersed Camping46.5miFR 55377 — Jackson Spring in UTDispersed Camping46.5miFR 55418 — Jackson Spring in UTForest Road Road46.6mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?