FR 55095 — Porter Point in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
FR 55095 — Porter Point in UT
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A 0.8-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 0.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.8 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0.8 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 20%.
Mount Linnaeus stands 3,690 ft above the site, 5.6 miles north. A body of water lies 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Blanding, is 8.6 mi off.
September normals 48–73°F, 1.9″ 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.
fs.usda.govSources checked August 2026Something wrong here?