FR 55272 — Monticello City Number One Dam in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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FR 55272 — Monticello City Number One Dam in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
7,538 ft
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A 2.3-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 2.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.3 miles). Climbs 250 ft over 2.3 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 37%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Abajo Peak stands 3,785 ft above the site, 4.7 miles southwest. The Monticello City Number One Reservoir shoreline is 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Monticello, is 2.5 mi off.

September normals 46–71°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Sand Island Group Sites in UTCampground43.5miSand Island Recreation Area in UTCampground43.5miBLM D4520 — Sand Island Petroglyph Panel in UTDispersed Camping43.5miBLM D4522 — Sand Island Petroglyph Panel in UTDispersed Camping43.6miBLM D4521 — Sand Island Petroglyph Panel in UTDispersed Camping43.6mi
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?