Pack Creek - Lasal Pass (FR 50073) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Pack Creek - Lasal Pass (FR 50073) in UT
A 22.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in San Juan County, UT.
Manti-La Sal National Forest, Moab Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
11 of the 22.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 11 miles of dirt. Climbs 5,200 ft over 22.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 73%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 22 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 13.5 miles in. A gate 17.8 miles in.
Mount Tukuhnikivatz stands 6,238 ft above the site, 5.1 miles east. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Moab, is 14 mi off.
September normals 52–77°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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