Indian Creek (FR 50079) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Indian Creek (FR 50079) in UT
An 18.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Juan County, UT. The road serves Shay Ridge South End Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, June 17 to September 30.
Manti-La Sal National Forest, Monticello Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.
All 18.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 17.7 of the 18.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,400 ft over 18.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 25 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 7.3 miles in.
Jackson Ridge stands 1,438 ft above the site, 1.5 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Monticello, is 9.8 mi off.
September normals 40–63°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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