Slaughter Flats (FR 50078) in UT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Slaughter Flats (FR 50078) in UT

Road corridorManti-La Sal NF, Moab Ranger District

17 mi from Moab

Maps 6,907 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Manti-La Sal National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days · then move 10 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 8.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 8.6 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 21%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
  • South Mountain stands 4,877 ft above the map pin, 4.8 miles east.

Rules

  • 14 day limit of continuous occupation on developed campgrounds and undeveloped sites.
  • Camping rules

Climate averages

October normals 35–61°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.