Moab Recreation Region
Located near scenic national and state parks, this portion of the forest offers breathtaking views and recreation opportunities that will enhance your visit to the area.
The Moab Ranger District Office is located in the heart of Moab, Utah and supports the Manti-La Sal National Forest's Moab Ranger District which is located East of Moab. This portion of the forest boasts access to the La Sal Mountains, world-class mountain biking, climbing, hiking, winter sports, and more.
Take a break from the heat and come see what the La Sal Mountains have to offer.
Recreation Sites
Blue Lake - La Sals
Small 2 acre lake located on the Forest Boundary 62 yards off Blue Lake Road #242. The Department of Wildlife Resources of Utah (DWR) stocks this reservoir with Rainbow Trout.
Brumley Creek Climbing Area
For a description of this area, please contact the Moab Ranger District (435) 636-3373.
Buckeye Recreation Area
Buckeye Recreation Area sits at an elevation of 7600 ft on the east side of the La Sal Mountains surrounded by ponderosa pine trees. It is most easily accessible from the town of Paradox, CO and is…
Buckeye Reservoir
Buckeye Reservoir is a 109 acre reservoir located on the east side of the La Sal Mountains in Colorado and is situated in a valley of mature Ponderosa Pines at 7,600 feet. It is a favorite…
Bull Canyon Overlook Interpretive Site
Bull Canyon is a dinosaur track site and scenic overlook of beautiful Bull Canyon and Fisher Mesa. There is a short gravel trail to therapod dinosaur tracks that are dated to the Jurassic period…
Carpenter Ridge - Buckeye Recreation Area
The Carpenter Ridge - Buckeye Recreation Area is located almost entirely in western Colorado on the east side of the La Sal Mountain range. It is nearly surrounded by state, private, tribal and BLM…
Gateway Recreation Area
The Gateway Recreation Area is located in the La Sal Mountain Range and overlooks Castle Valley and the Colorado River. It extends from the northern Forest boundary south to Forest Road 207, from the…
Geyser Pass Trailhead
Located on the Moab Ranger District, this is a heavily used trailhead in the summer and fall by mountain bikers and hikers. It is the Whole Enchilada starting point as well as access to the…
Geyser Pass Winter Recreation Area
The Geyser Pass winter recreation area is used as the trailhead/parking area for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and Nordic and backcountry ski trails on the west side of the La Sals. This is the…
Hiking the Peaks in the La Sal Mountains
There are no constructed trails to the peaks with the exception of Manns Peak. Another route, the Tuk Trail, is a spur off the Burlfriends trail starting about a half mile in from the La Sal Pass…