FR 55246 — Porter Point in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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FR 55246 — Porter Point in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
7,085 ft
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A 10.0-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 10 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 10 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Mount Linnaeus stands 3,875 ft above the site, 6.3 miles north. Dry Wash runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Blanding, is 8.2 mi off.

September normals 48–75°F, 1.6″ 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.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?