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Manti - La Sal National Forest
Forest Ranger, 599 W. Price River Dr., Price, UT 84501; (435) 637-2817;
Forest Website;
The 1,413,111-acre Manti-La Sal National Forest is located in southeastern Utah.
It is managed for multiple uses such as range, timber, minerals, water, wildlife, and recreation.
The forest is divided into three land areas: the Manti Division, the La Sal Division at Moab, and the La Sal Division at Monticello.
Manti Division
Part of the remnant Wasatch Plateau (5,000 to 10,000 foot elevation) exhibiting high elevation lakes,
diverse vegetation, near vertical escarpments, and areas of scenic and geologic interest.
La Sal Division-Moab
Contains mountain peaks (12,000 foot elevation), canyons, and forest add climatic and scenic contrast
to the hot red-rock landscape of Arches (5,000 foot elevation) and Canyonlands National Parks.
La Sal Division-Monticello
This area offers timbered slopes to provide a welcome middle ground and background contrast
to the sand and heat of Canyonlands National Park, Natural Bridges National Monument, and the surrounding desert.
Pictographs, petroglyphs, and stone dwellings are evidence of past civilizations.
Dark Canyon Wilderness Area
This Wilderness Area and also the adjacent BLM Dark Canyon Primitive Area in Southeastern
Utah is a unique and colorful canyon system. Dark Canyon begins on Elk Ridge at an elevation of 8800 feet.
The canyon cuts through sandstone and limestone descending to the upper reaches of Lake Powell at an elevation of 3700 feet.
Forest Recreational Activities
- Spring Wildflowers -
- Tree Autumn Color Change -
- Wintersports -
- Huntington and Eccles Canyons National Scenic Byway - Sightseeing driving tour also called the Energy Loop
- Skyline Drive Scenic Backway - Sightseeing tour
- Mayfield-Ferron Scenic Backway - Sightseeing tour
- La Sal Mountain Loop Road Scenic Backway - Sightseeing Tour
- Abajo Loop Scenic Backway - Sightseeing Tour
- Elk Ridge Scenic Backway - Sightseeing Tour
- Arapeen OHV Trail System - Off-highway vehicle adventures
- Campgrounds -
- Hiking and Horseback trails -
- Biking Trails -
- Hunting and Fishing -
- Boating - Mountain Lakes
More September Festivals
Arapeen ATV Jamboree - Labor Day Weekend -
- Come and Ride Utah's beautiful MantI-Lasal National Forest on the Arapeen Trail and the scenic San Rafael Swell.
Southern Utah Civic Services
Southern Utah Business Guide - Weblinks to major local businesses, local employment directories, realtors and home improvement services.
Southern Utah Real Estate Guide - Weblinks to major local realtors, property developers and home improvement services.
Southern Utah Community Services Guide
- Party planners, wedding services, Transit, city offices, civic organizations and youth sports and scouting groups.
Southern Utah School Guide - Secondary and Higher Education
Southern Utah Street Talk - News and articles on local political action campaigns. Voice your opinion on key issues.
Southern Utah Church Guide - Faith-based Organizations
Southern Utah Best Western - Online Directory
MainTour Online Rates Special!
Complete listing of all 24 Southern Utah Best Westerns!
Follow this link to see a listing of all major Best Western Hotel Resorts in the
greater Southern Utah region complete with online room search, special discount rates
and online reservation booking service.
Moab Sorrel River Ranch Resort
Luxury waterfront accommodations on the Colorado River featuring, jetted tubs, fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, custom log beds;
Restaurant and cocktail lounge, outdoor pool, two large hot tubs, fitness center, aerobic studio, basketball, volleyball & meeting facilities.
This exclusive 240 acre working ranch is nestlet between the Colorado River and famous red rock buttes. Abundant wildlife share this romantic setting.
Moab Holiday Inn Express
1653 Hwy 191 North, Moab, UT 84532 US
Hotel amenities include complimentary breakfast, indoor pools, on-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities and high speed Internet access.
All rooms include complimentary local calls, TVs, iron and ironing boards, coffeemakers, hairdryers and phone with voice mail.
Moab Canyonlands Inn Best Western
16 South Main Street, Moab, UT, 84532
Find beautiful surroundings and comfortable accommodations with well-maintained and tastefully decorated guestrooms.
Relax in our year round heated pool and hot tub or work out in our exercise facility. Enjoy fine Italian cuisine located within 500 feet at Pasta Jay's Restaurant.
Located at Center and Main you will be surrounded by novelty shops, restaurants and entertainment in the very heart of Canyon Country, in downtown Moab, Utah.

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Moab Greenwell Best Western Inn
105 South Main Street, Moab, UT, 84532
Centrally located in the heart of downtown Moab and next to the Mill Creek Parkway, the Best Western Greenwell Inn is surrounded by shops, galleries,
museums, restaurants and adventure companies. We are within minutes of Arches National Park and the Colorado River.
Our guests arrive to a roaring waterfall, a spacious and bright lobby and our friendly professional service.
The hotel offers large attractive rooms with separate vanity area, coffee/tea maker, refrigerator and table and chairs to enhance your stay.
Monticello Best Western Wayside Motor Inn 197 East Central, Monticello, UT, 84535
Features spacious beautiful rooms with in room coffee, hairdryers and cable television with free HBOŽ. All rooms include free deluxe continental breakfast.
Also, available for your enjoyment is a heated outdoor pool and spa and jeep rentals. Monticello is quiet and cooler at 7,050 feet elevation situated at the base
of the beautiful Blue Mountain that includes Aspen trees, scenic walks, abundant wildlife and several nearby lakes for your enjoyment.
Monticello Days Inn 549 N Main St, Monticello, UT, 84535
This AAA Three-Diamond Days Inn is located approximately 40 miles from Canyonlands Field Airport and 45 miles from Canyonlands National Park.
Guests of Days Inn can enjoy the seasonal indoor pool and spa, daily free breakfast, and adjacent convenience store. All rooms have hairdryers and cable TV.
Moab Sorrel River Ranch Resort
Luxury waterfront accommodations on the Colorado River featuring, jetted tubs, fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, custom log beds;
Restaurant and cocktail lounge, outdoor pool, two large hot tubs, fitness center, aerobic studio, basketball, volleyball & meeting facilities.
This exclusive 240 acre working ranch is nestlet between the Colorado River and famous red rock buttes. Abundant wildlife share this romantic setting.

Welcome to Southern Utah
Southern Utah is characterized by some of the most unusual landscapes in the world. Much of the area has been defined into five national parks and even more territory is set aside into a number of national monuments and forest reserves.
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Courtyard Page 600 Clubhouse Drive, Page, AZ, 86040
Each of our 153 elegantly appointed guest rooms offers a private balcony with golf course, courtyard or canyon views.
Among our many amenities, enjoy a fully equipped exercise room and a heated outdoor pool &
whirlpool situated among desert landscape in the lovely courtyard.
Ivins Red Mountain Resort
Red Mountain Spa is surrounded by thousands of acres of the desert at the hub of recreational diversity and majestic beauty in the American Southwest.
However you choose to spend your time here at Red Mountain Spa Resort, the peace and solitude of the facility, daily fitness activities, adventure hiking and biking in Snow Canyon,
healthy gourmet cuisine and an array of wellness classes will set you on the path to lifelong fitness and health.
Moab Sorrel River Ranch Resort
Luxury waterfront accommodations on the Colorado River featuring, jetted tubs, fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, custom log beds;
Restaurant and cocktail lounge, outdoor pool, two large hot tubs, fitness center, aerobic studio, basketball, volleyball & meeting facilities.
This exclusive 240 acre working ranch is nestlet between the Colorado River and famous red rock buttes. Abundant wildlife share this romantic setting.
St George Coral Hills Inn 125 East St. George Boulevard, Saint George, UT, 84770;
This Best Western property is adorned with flowers and dwarf crate-myrtle blooming almost continuously year-round.
Located in the St. George Historic District and equidistant to all attractions, shopping, restaurants and golf courses.
St George Days Inn Thunderbird
150 N 1000 E, Saint George, UT, 84770
This Days Inn is in the heart of Southern Utah. Close to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, and Grand Canyon. Also, within a few blocks are many restaurants, theaters, and great shopping. It has a cozy fireplace, lobby and lush, green, outdoor courtyard with heated pool and jacuzzi open year round. Open 24-hours with gift shop, art gallery, coffee and snack foods. Tour and golf packages also a speciality.
Beaver Butch Cassidy Inn Best Western
161 South Main Street, Beaver, UT, 84713
Enjoy Beautiful Rooms With an At-Home Feeling When you Visit the Best Western Butch Cassidy Inn.
Conveniently Located Off Interstate 15, We Offer Spacious, Comfortable Rooms.
Just Minutes Away from Golfing and Fishing, you Can Fill Your Day With Outdoor Activities.
Comfortable Rooms Individually Decorated in American Traditional Style.
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Bryce Canyon Deluxe Tour
Guide Tour from Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon
En route to Bryce Canyon, this spectacular aerial tour provides a birds-eye view of the Valley of Fire and Zion National Park.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Ruby's Inn and then a ground tour with photo stops at various lookout points throughout Bryce Canyon.
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Comfort Suites Utah
- for business and leisure travelers looking for oversized rooms and mid-priced rates.
Tour Park City
This mountain community is home to three world class ski resorts and hosted
several alpine venues of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The historic district is a
bustling year-round draw for vacationers.
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