FR 55494 — Palmers Flat Trailhead in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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FR 55494 — Palmers Flat Trailhead in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
7,462 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.2-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 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

South Peak stands 3,609 ft above the site, 3.8 miles northwest. A pond lies 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Monticello, is 8.2 mi off.

September normals 47–72°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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?