FR 55486 — Bears Ears West in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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FR 55486 — Bears Ears West in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
8,060 ft
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A 0.9-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 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 180 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 26%, with pitches to 57%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Burch Canyon runs 0.4 mi off. Bears Ears stands 998 ft above the site, 1.9 miles east. The nearest town, Blanding, is 21 mi off.

September normals 46–75°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
BLM D4733 — Moki Dugway in UTDispersed Camping25.9miBLM D4729 — Bell Butte in UTForest Road Road26.2miBLM D4734 — Moki Dugway in UTDispersed Camping26.2miBLM D0046 — Muley Point Overlook in UTForest Road Road26.7miBLM D4728 — Bell Butte in UTDispersed Camping26.9mi
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?