Geyser Pass (FR 50071) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Geyser Pass (FR 50071) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Moab Ranger District
7,959 ft
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A 12.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in San Juan County, UT. The road serves Geyser Pass Winter Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, May 21 to December 14.

Manti-La Sal National Forest, Moab Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

3.1 of the 12.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,200 ft over 12.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 32%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 1.5 miles in. Water crossings 11.3 and 11.6 miles in. A gate 11.8 miles in.

Mount Tukuhnikivatz stands 4,485 ft above the site, 4.5 miles southeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Horse Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Moab, is 14 mi off.

September normals 4770°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Manti-La Sal National Forest, Moab 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?