Manti-La Sal National Forest
From Recreation.gov
Joes Valley Campground will be undergoing construction from Oct 8, 2025 through April 30, 2026. This project will disrupt the availability of amenities and services. The campground will be closed to all visitors during this time. Please be sure to schedule a reservation once it opens for the summer of 2026.
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.
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Proposed Administrative Changes to the Fishlake National Forest Plan Monitoring Program
This posting is to inform the public about planned administrative changes to the Fishlake National Forest (Forest) Plan Monitoring Program and to request input for these changes from the public. This is not a formal comment period, but we will consider your feedback for the next 21 days.
Monroe Canyon Fire Closure Update
Fishlake National Forest, Intermountain RegionForest Service News ReleasePublic Affairs Contact: McCall Davis (435) 310-0123mccall.davis@usda.gov
16-Day Camping Limit (Occupancy and Use Order 0408-25-01)
16-day camping limit. Camping in the same location, or within 5 miles of the same location, for more than 16 consecutive days or for more than 16 days in a 30-day period is prohibited.
Beaver RD Development Roads Order 0408-20-02, Kents Lake Road #137
Seasonal road closure for Kents Lake Road #137 on the Beaver River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to July 15 annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
Fillmore RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-209-02
Seasonal road closures on the Fillmore Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture
Richfield RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-19-04
Seasonal road closures on the Richfield Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
Fremont River RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-19-03
Seasonal road closures on the Fremont River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
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.
Top Campgrounds
- Bridges Campground
- Bridges Riverside Campground
- Buckboard
- Chute Group
- Cleveland Reservoir Campground
- Dalton Springs Campground
- Devils Canyon
- Fish Creek Campground And Trailhead
- Flat Canyon
- Gooseberry Creek Campground
- Gooseberry Reservoir
- Indian Creek
- Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site A
- Lake Canyon Rec Area
- Lake Hill
- Little Bear Group
- Little Rock Campground
- Lower Little Bear Campground
- Mammoth Cabin
- Maple Canyon
- Miller Flat Reservoir Campground
- Nizhoni
- Old Folks Flat
- Pavilion B Group Site
- Potters Pond
- River Bend Campground
- Seely Creek Guard Station
- The Bridges Campground
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