Cowboy Camp (FR 51243) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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Cowboy Camp (FR 51243) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Sanpete Ranger District
9,021 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanpete County, UT. The road serves Middle Mountain.

Manti-La Sal National Forest, Sanpete Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 5.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.6 miles). Climbs 570 ft over 5.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 9 switchbacks.

Mount Baldy stands 1,900 ft above the site, 1.3 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. A lake lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Manti, is 11 mi off.

September normals 42–64°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Trail Hollow Rd in UTForest Road Road47.8miHorse Valley Rd in UTForest Road Road48.4miDeep Creek Lake (FR 40209) in UTForest Road Road50.1miWest Of TV Tower Rd in UTForest Road Road50.4miSaddle Pass Rd in UTDispersed Camping51.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Manti-La Sal National Forest, Sanpete 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?