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Manti-La Sal National Forest

Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

October 8th, 3:13 PM — 6:00 PM

ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…

Overview

Manti-La Sal National Forest is a 1,413,111-acre forest stretching from central Utah to southeastern Utah and into Colorado, divided into three primary land areas: the Manti Division, the La Sal Division at Moab, and the La Sal Division at Monticello. The forest is currently OPEN with no fire restrictions as of September 13, 2025 (Stage One restrictions were lifted due to favorable conditions). Recent significant activity includes the Deer Creek Fire closure on the Moab Ranger District, which was rescinded on August 22, 2025, and that area is now reopened. Current notices include La Sal Mountain Loop Road construction work ongoing, and Lake Fork Canyon has had road work and flooding concerns requiring users to report any damage. Fire danger is currently LOW across all ranger districts (Sanpete, Ferron/Price, Moab, and Monticello). Standard 14-day limit applies to both developed and undeveloped campsites. Road and trail accessibility varies by elevation and weather, so checking conditions with ranger district offices before visiting is advised, especially during seasonal transitions. Recent press releases indicate Christmas tree and firewood permits are available online through Recreation.gov.

Campgrounds

Big Rock Group Bridges Campground Bridges Riverside Campground Buckboard Buckeye Recreation Area Chute Group Cleveland Reservoir Campground Dalton Springs Campground Devils Canyon Ferron Reservoir Ferron Reservoir Campground Ferron North Fish Creek Campground And Trailhead Flat Canyon Forks Of Huntington Gooseberry Creek Campground Gooseberry Reservoir Indian Creek Indian Creek Guard Station Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site A Joes Valley Reservoir Lake Canyon Rec Area Lake Hill Little Bear Group Little Rock Campground Lower Little Bear Campground Mammoth Cabin Manti Community Maple Canyon

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