North Fork Manti Canyon (FR 50046) in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
North Fork Manti Canyon (FR 50046) in UT
A 12.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanpete County, UT.
Manti-La Sal National Forest, Sanpete Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 12.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.8 miles). Climbs 3,400 ft over 12.8 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Manti Ridge stands 1,435 ft above the site, 0.7 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Yearns Reservoir lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Manti, is 5.6 mi off.
September normals 45–68°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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