Pine Ridge East (FR 55421) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Pine Ridge East (FR 55421) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
8,852 ft
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A 4.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Juan County, UT. The road serves Taylor Spring.

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

All 4.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.1 miles). Climbs 30 ft over 4.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Horsehead Peak stands 2,342 ft above the site, 1.9 miles southwest. A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. The nearest town, Monticello, is 6.6 mi off.

September normals 44–66°F, 2.8″ 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?