South Elks (FR 50092) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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South Elks (FR 50092) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
8,176 ft
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A 13.5-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.

9.9 of the 13.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.7 of the 13.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,700 ft over 13.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 10.8 miles in.

Butts Canyon runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Blanding, is 16 mi off.

September normals 47–71°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
BLM D2267 — Monocline Point in UTForest Road Road29.3miBLM D0179 — Monocline Point in UTForest Road Road29.7miBLM D4587 — Navajo Spring in UTDispersed Camping29.7miBLM D4733 — Moki Dugway in UTDispersed Camping30.0miOld HWY (BLM 4647) in UTForest Road Road30.1mi
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?