FR 55534 — Alkali Ridge in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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FR 55534 — Alkali Ridge in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
7,417 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.8-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 5.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.8 miles). Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

South Peak stands 3,654 ft above the site, 4.4 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Blanding, is 9.0 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
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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?