South Cottonwood (FR 50106) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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South Cottonwood (FR 50106) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
6,908 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Juan County, UT. The road serves Round Mountain.

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

All 3.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. A cattle guard 0.4 miles in.

Cottonwood Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Reef of Rocks stands 1,235 ft above the site, 1.6 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Blanding, is 18 mi off.

September normals 50–75°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
BLM D2267 — Monocline Point in UTForest Road Road37.7miBLM D4587 — Navajo Spring in UTDispersed Camping37.8miBLM D4522 — Sand Island Petroglyph Panel in UTDispersed Camping37.9miBLM D4521 — Sand Island Petroglyph Panel in UTDispersed Camping37.9miBLM D0179 — Monocline Point in UTForest Road Road38.0mi
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.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?