FR 55243 — Porter Point in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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FR 55243 — Porter Point in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
7,562 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.4-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 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Mount Linnaeus stands 3,398 ft above the site, 4.8 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. The nearest town, Blanding, is 9.4 mi off.

September normals 47–72°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?