Nizhoni Campground Small Loop (FR 55009) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Nizhoni Campground Small Loop (FR 55009) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
7,818 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in San Juan County, UT. The road serves Red Bluffs.

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

All 0.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Duckett Ridge stands 2,324 ft above the site, 2.0 miles north. Dry Wash Reservoir lies 0.3 mi off. The nearest town, Blanding, is 11 mi off.

September normals 46–71°F, 1.9″ 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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?