Loop Road (FR 50105) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Loop Road (FR 50105) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
8,411 ft
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A 4.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in San Juan County, UT. The road serves Needles District Viewpoint.

Manti-La Sal National Forest, Monticello Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.

0.8 of the 4.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.8 miles of dirt. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 2.2, 2.4 and 4.7 miles in.

North Peak stands 2,410 ft above the site, 2.2 miles south. Harts Draw runs 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Monticello, is 8.1 mi off.

September normals 46–70°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?