New Canyon (FR 50039) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah

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New Canyon (FR 50039) in UT

Manti-La Sal NF, Sanpete Ranger District
6,772 ft
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A 6.0-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Sanpete County, UT. The road serves Dusterburgs Hill.

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

1.7 of the 6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 1.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,800 ft over 6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Haystack Mountain stands 3,608 ft above the site, 3.5 miles southeast. Cottonwood Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Ephraim, is 3.4 mi off.

September normals 50–72°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
West Tidwell (FR 40018) in UTForest Road Road51.0miFremont-Last Chance (FR 40015) in UTForest Road Road51.3miEast Tidwell (FR 40017) in UTForest Road Road51.7miFrying Pan Loop B (FR 40027) in UTDispersed Camping51.7miFR 41563 — Pine Spring in UTDispersed Camping51.8mi
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?