Recapture (FR 50084) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Recapture (FR 50084) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
6,959 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 17.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Juan County, UT.

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

All 17.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (17.4 miles). Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 7.8 miles in.

South Peak stands 4,112 ft above the site, 5.8 miles north. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Blanding, is 7.6 mi off.

September normals 47–75°F, 1.6″ 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?