FR 55530 — Palmers Flat Trailhead in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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FR 55530 — Palmers Flat Trailhead in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
7,602 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.7-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 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles).

South Peak stands 3,469 ft above the site, 3.9 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Monticello, is 9.8 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Sand Island Recreation Area in UTCampground35.3miBLM D4522 — Sand Island Petroglyph Panel in UTDispersed Camping35.4miBLM D4521 — Sand Island Petroglyph Panel in UTDispersed Camping35.4miBLM B275 — Sand Island Petroglyph Panel in UTDispersed Camping35.6miBLM B262 — Wolfman Panel in UTForest Road Road36.5mi
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?