FR 55589 — Big Notch in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
FR 55589 — Big Notch in UT
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A 1.8-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 1.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.8 miles). Climbs 110 ft over 1.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%.
Notch Canyon runs 0.3 mi off. East Point stands 2,170 ft above the site, 2.4 miles southwest. The nearest town, Blanding, is 15 mi off.
September normals 51–76°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Nearby Spots
BLM D2267 — Monocline Point in UTForest Road Road34.7miBLM D4587 — Navajo Spring in UTDispersed Camping34.7miBLM D4522 — Sand Island Petroglyph Panel in UTDispersed Camping34.8miBLM D4521 — Sand Island Petroglyph Panel in UTDispersed Camping34.8miBLM B275 — Sand Island Petroglyph Panel in UTDispersed Camping34.9mi
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.govSources checked August 2026Something wrong here?