Forest roads wind through the La Sal Mountains to reach this dispersed camping area within Manti-La Sal National Forest. The US Forest Service manages these free sites scattered along La Sal Mountain Road, where campers can pull off and set up among the trees. Big rigs can navigate the access roads, though specific site conditions vary.
Campfires and pets are both permitted throughout the area. Cell service reaches most locations along the road corridor. Campers looking for developed facilities will find Masons Draw Campground less than a mile east, while several other dispersed options dot the surrounding forest roads for those who prefer the flexibility of choosing their own spot.
Description
Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest outside of a designated campground, and is generally allowed anywhere unless posted otherwise. Many people drive out on Forest Service roads into the woods and find spots that meet the needs for their camp.
Dispersed camping may mean no toilet facilities or treated water are located nearby. Typically, dispersed camping is not allowed near developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas or trailheads. Some dispersed sites are provided with fire rings and in those cases please use them as they are designating that area as the spot to safely have a campfire. Finally some dispersed sites have a designated footprint for use. If you see a site with any type of barriers or fencing please respect these areas by not pulling motor vehicles or OHV’s around them. They are there to preserve the surrounding forest making it enjoyable for all for years to come.
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Location
Dispersed CampingLa Sal Mountain Road is located in Utah
Coordinates
38.5435166 N
109.3175956 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/18/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/29/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 users
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/18/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/29/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 20 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 49 min from Farmington, NM
- 4 hrs 11 min from Provo, UT
- 4 hrs 41 min from Salt Lake City, UT
