Elk Ridge (FR 50088) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Elk Ridge (FR 50088) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
7,676 ft
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A 60.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Juan County, UT.

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

All 60.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (60.9 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 29 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 5, 5.8, 20.8, 22.5, 25.6, 40.4 and 59.4 miles in.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Bears Ears stands 1,382 ft above the site, 2.5 miles northeast. A river runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Blanding, is 21 mi off.

September normals 47–76°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
BLM D4733 — Moki Dugway in UTDispersed Camping23.9miBLM D4729 — Bell Butte in UTForest Road Road24.3miBLM D4734 — Moki Dugway in UTDispersed Camping24.3miBLM D0046 — Muley Point Overlook in UTForest Road Road24.7miBLM D4728 — Bell Butte in UTDispersed Camping24.9mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?