Scout Trail (FR 55227) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
Scout Trail (FR 55227) in UT
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A 0.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Juan County, UT. The road serves Porter Point.
Manti-La Sal National Forest, Monticello Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.
All 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.
A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Mount Linnaeus stands 3,510 ft above the site, 4.7 miles north. The nearest town, Blanding, is 9.4 mi off.
September normals 48–73°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Nearby Spots
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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.govSources checked August 2026Something wrong here?