Dry Mesa (FR 50108) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Dry Mesa (FR 50108) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
8,732 ft
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A 29.3-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 29.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (29.3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~270 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 23 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 20, 24.8 and 25.7 miles in.

A pond lies 0.2 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Blanding, is 21 mi off.

September normals 45–69°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
BLM D4733 — Moki Dugway in UTDispersed Camping29.3miBLM D4729 — Bell Butte in UTForest Road Road29.7miBLM D4734 — Moki Dugway in UTDispersed Camping29.7miBLM D0046 — Muley Point Overlook in UTForest Road Road30.0miBLM D4728 — Bell Butte in UTDispersed Camping30.3mi
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?