Deer Flat (FR 50181) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Deer Flat (FR 50181) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
8,124 ft
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An 11.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Juan County, UT. The road serves Peavine Canyon Trailhead.

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

All 11.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.1 miles). Climbs 1,000 ft over 11.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 34%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Woodenshoe Canyon runs 0.1 mi off. The Toe stands 746 ft above the site, 1.9 miles northwest. The nearest town, Blanding, is 23 mi off.

September normals 43–72°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
BLM D4733 — Moki Dugway in UTDispersed Camping28.0miBLM D4734 — Moki Dugway in UTDispersed Camping28.4miBLM D4729 — Bell Butte in UTForest Road Road28.4miBLM D0046 — Muley Point Overlook in UTForest Road Road28.5miBLM B244 — Johns Canyon Waterfall in UTForest Road Road28.8mi
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?