Starvation Point (FR 50176) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Starvation Point (FR 50176) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Monticello Ranger District
7,643 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Juan County, UT. The road serves Skull and Crossbones Summit.

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

All 3.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.9 miles). Winds through 9 switchbacks.

Mount Linnaeus stands 3,317 ft above the site, 4.6 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Deep Canyon runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Blanding, is 16 mi off.

September normals 49–71°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?