USFS · National forest · Utah, Colorado

Manti-La Sal National Forest

The Manti–La Sal National Forest covers more than 1.2 million acres (4,900 km2) and is located in the central and southeastern parts of the U.S. state of Utah and the extreme western part of Colorado. The forest is headquartered in Price, with ranger district offices in Price, Ferron, Ephraim, Moab and Monticello. The maximum elevation is Mount Peale in the La Sal Mountains, reaching 12,721 feet (3,877 m) above sea level. The La Sal Mountains are the second highest mountain range in Utah after the Uintas. Parts of the forest are included in the Bears Ears National Monument.

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National Forest1.4 million acresUSFSUTCO78 campgrounds within 10 mi160 Forest Service sites
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Facts

Where each comes from ↓
DesignationNational Forest
Managed byU.S. Forest Service
StatesUtah, Colorado
Size1.4 million acres (Forest Service administrative boundary (gis_acres))
Forest Service code0410, region 04
Center point37.7749, -109.6990
Night skyVery dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 20)

Boundary map

4 outlines

Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground Forest Service recreation site

The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.

Where to camp

Campsite Atlas →

43 federal campgrounds sit inside the boundary and 35 more are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.

FS · Inside
Big Rock Group
Reservable2 sites
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Bridges Campground
Reservable14 sites
FS · Inside
Buckboard
Reservable12 sites
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Buckeye Recreation Area
Reservable31 sites
FS · Inside
Chute Group
Reservable2 sites
FS · Inside
Cleveland Reservoir Campground
Reservable2 sites
FS · Inside
Dalton Springs Campground
First-comeUT
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Devils Canyon
Reservable41 sites
Show 4 more

66 more within ten miles are not listed here.

Trailheads and sites

Forest Service directory · 160

The Forest Service lists 160 recreation sites in this forest, among them 41 fishings, 36 trailheads, 30 campgrounds, 10 scenic Drivings. Each links to its page on fs.usda.gov, which carries the season, fees and current status.

Show all 60

The 60 closest to the center point are listed; 100 more are on the Forest Service site.

Distance is from the center point of the boundary, not from a road or town.

Explore

Nearby on the other atlases

National Park System units within 30 miles · Park Atlas
National Monument · 5 mi
Natural Bridges National Monument
National Park · 10 mi
Arches National Park
National Park · 22 mi
Canyonlands National Park
National Register listings within 15 miles · 151 in all · Register Atlas

Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.

Reference

Questions people ask

How big is Manti-La Sal National Forest?

1.4 million acres.

Source: Forest Service boundary data

Who manages Manti-La Sal National Forest?

The U.S. Forest Service.

Source: U.S. Forest Service

What state is Manti-La Sal National Forest in?

The boundary crosses Utah and Colorado.

Source: How states are assigned

Can I camp at Manti-La Sal National Forest?

43 federal campgrounds sit inside the boundary, including Big Rock Group, Bridges Campground and Buckboard. 78 in all are within ten miles. Dispersed camping is allowed on most national forest land outside developed sites; check the forest page for closures.

Source: Where to camp

Where are the trailheads in Manti-La Sal National Forest?

The Forest Service lists 160 recreation sites here, including 41 lake and pond fishings, 36 trailheads and 30 campground campgrounds. Each one links to its Forest Service page.

Source: Trailheads and sites

How do I get to Manti-La Sal National Forest?

A point inside the boundary is at 37.775, -109.699. Natural Bridges National Monument is 5 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.

Source: U.S. Forest Service

How dark is the night sky at Manti-La Sal National Forest?

NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 20 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.

Source: NASA Black Marble

Which national parks are near Manti-La Sal National Forest?

Natural Bridges National Monument (5 mi), Arches National Park (10 mi) and Canyonlands National Park (22 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.

Source: Nearby on the other atlases

Are there historic places near Manti-La Sal National Forest?

151 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Madsen, David and Evinda, House and Manti City Hall.

Source: Register Atlas

Sources

  • Boundary, name, acreage and code: the Forest Service Enterprise Data Warehouse.
  • States: computed by intersecting the boundary with Census state polygons; a state is listed when it holds at least one percent of the area.
  • Description: Manti–La Sal National Forest on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. The article was accepted because its title contains this unit’s name.
  • Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
  • Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, matched by forest code.
  • Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
  • Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.