Blue Mountain Ski Area (FR 50086) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Blue Mountain Ski Area (FR 50086) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
8,323 ft
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A 1.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in San Juan County, UT. The road serves Dalton Srpring.

Manti-La Sal National Forest, Monticello Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.

All 1.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (1.1 miles). Climbs 440 ft over 1.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Horsehead Peak stands 2,871 ft above the site, 2.5 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Dalton Spring lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Monticello, is 5.0 mi off.

September normals 44–69°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Manti-La Sal National Forest, Monticello 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?