South Creek (FR 50087) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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South Creek (FR 50087) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
8,548 ft
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A 13.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in San Juan County, UT. The road serves Abajo Peak.

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

All 13.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,700 ft over 13.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 2.8 miles in.

South Peak stands 2,523 ft above the site, 1.7 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Monticello, is 6.3 mi off.

September normals 44–67°F, 2.1″ 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?