In The Spotlight

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Heavy Equipment Operating on Roads in the Dark Canyon Plateau Area

There will be heavy equipment operating in the Dark Canyon Plateau area, near the Fable Valley trailhead.  Please use caution when driving the roads in this area and please stay at least 400 yards away from the equipment.  The equipment is associated with a fuels reduction project that will be in operation for the month of June.

Creek Pasture Campground Temporary Closure Notice

The Monticello Field Office will close Creek Pasture Campground from June 10 through June 28 for construction.  The closure is to ensure visitor safety while heavy equipment and trucks work on the campground.  Camping is available at Hamburger Rock, a developed fee site, and Super Bowl, an undeveloped site. 

Indian Creek Seasonal Climbing Closures

The following areas are closed to climbing from April 1 - August 31 to protect nesting raptors and their young. 
 
Cat Wall
Slug Wall
Reservoir Wall
Public Service
The Wall
75 Cairns
 
Thank you for your help protecting our natural resources.

Special Recreation Permit Moratorium

There is currently a moratorium on accepting/processing most new Special Recreation Permits (SRP) at the Monticello Field Office.

The following are exceptions to the moratorium:

1. Private use permits on Cedar Mesa will continue to be issued.
2. Applications for one-time-use permits on Cedar Mesa and in Dark Canyon for organized, non-commercial groups will be considered. Limiting criteria will be applied in determining if such prospective applications proceed to issuance of a permit.

All Requirements for obtaining Special Recreation Permits in the Monticello Field Office apply.  The duration of this moratorium is not established. Updates will be posted at this webpage. 

We regret the inconvenience this may cause prospective permit holders.

MCloyd Canyon/Moonhouse Recreation 
Management Zone Day Use Permits

Public access will be limited to 20 people per day via a permit system for day visits. Entry into Moonhouse Recreation Management Zone requires a Special Recreation Permit available only at the Kane Gulch Ranger Station during the high use season between 8:00 a.m. and noon. Day, Week, and Annual Permit holders must get their permits validated for Moonhouse hikes at the Kane Gulch Ranger Station prior to their hike. During the off season, permits will be available on a first come first serve basis at the trailhead entry. All commercial and private groups of 8 or more must have an advance reservation, available from the Monticello Field Office permit desk. Maximum group size is 12. There is no overnight camping within the Management Zone, and car camping is limited only to the designated primitive camp and park area south of Snow Flat Road. Pets are not allowed in this management zone. 

For more information on Moonhouse and Permits click here.

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QUICK LINKS

Environmental Notification Bulletin Board

National Wild Horse and Burro Program

Monticello ROD/RMP     Travel Plan Maps 11" x 17" Travel Plan Maps 24" x 36"

Film Permit Application Packet

Upper Indian Creek Wilderness Character Area

SAN JUAN RIVER PERMIT INFO

2013 San Juan River Permit Information and Application

Recreation Permit & General Info

*River 435-587-1544 *Land Based 435-587-1510 *Recreation permits can only be issued through the above numbers (8am-noon only)