dispersed camping

Utah is one of the best states in the entire country for scattered camping. Hundreds of Utah boondocking camping sites can be found throughout the state, the majority of which are free.

Utah Boondocking Camping Sites

You can pitch camp almost anyplace, however, it’s always better to choose a previously used area. A few of these open free Utah camping places can be found just off the side of the meandering gravel road.

Aside from a few washes, the route is unpaved but not too bad. Most Class C RVs and trailers can probably complete the loop and stay in one of the first few Utah boondocking camping sites, where the road is smoothest and there are the most turnarounds.

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1. Clay Hills

Address
Clay Hills Road
Utah
GPS: 37.294158, -110.397671
Elevation: 3714′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah boondocking camping sites in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> First Camped. Reservations not accepted.

2. Muley Point Overlook

Address
Muley Point Road
Bluff, Utah
GPS: 37.235187, -109.992233
Elevation: 6343′

Management: Public – National Park Service

The road in is Dirt. The maximum RV length at Muley Point Overlook is 15 feet. You may stay two weeks at Muley Point Overlook. Free Utah camping places within the Glen Canyon RA. This is a dispersed campsite and not a campground. No facilities (toilets, water, trash) provided. If that’s your kind of thing, prepare to be amazed!

3. Mexican Hat Boondocking

Address
Mexican Hat, Utah
GPS: 37.172547, -109.847076
Elevation: 4296′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

The road in is Dirt. There are 1-5 Utah boondocking camping sites at this location and the maximum RV length is 25 feet. Free dispersed camping on BLM land near the Mexican Hat formation north of the ton of the same name. The BLM is bordered by private and native american land, so mind where you camp.

4. Valley of the Mortally Inspired

Address
Mexican Hat, Utah
GPS: 37.197993, -109.846705
Elevation: 4346′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt and 1-2 miles from a paved road. Valley of the Mortally Inspired is open Year Round. There are 6-15 Free Utah camping places at this location and the maximum RV length is 15 feet. The name for this campsite was ‘inspired’ by the nearby Valley of the Gods, visible from some of these campsites.

5. Valley Of The Gods, Bluff & Mexican Hat, Utah

Address
Valley Of The Gods Road
Bluff, Utah
GPS: 37.316864, -109.850533
Elevation: 5034′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Managment (Unofficial)

The road in is Gravel and 1 to 15 miles from a paved road. Utah boondocking camping sites at The Valley Of The Gods is a personal favorite. I am totally enamored by the stark, desert beauty!

6. Seven Sailors

Address
Mexican Hat, Utah
GPS: 37.241659, -109.816885
Elevation: 4491′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

The road in is Gravel. Seven Sailors is open year round. You may stay 14 days at Seven Sailors. Free Utah camping places on BLM land in the Valley of the Gods. It is .5 miles off highway 163. It I’d listed behind a hill and even though cars dive by it is still private.

7. Comb Ridge Crossing

Address
Mexican Hat, Utah
GPS: 37.263274, -109.658314
Elevation: 4514′

Management: Public – Utah Trust Land (SITLA) (Official)

The road in is Dirt and 1 miles from a paved road. Comb Ridge Crossing is open Year Round, HOT in summer. There are 16-29 Utah boondocking camping sites at this location and the maximum RV length is 25 feet. You may stay 14 Days at Comb Ridge Crossing.

8. San Juan River – Swinging Bridge

Address
Foot Bridge Road
Bluff, Utah
GPS: 37.279575, -109.492776
Elevation: 4341′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah camping places in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. This campsite does not use a reservation systerm. First come, first served.

9. Hovenweep Boondocking CR203A

Address
Montezuma Creek, Utah
GPS: 37.43019, -109.06628
Elevation: 5453′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

The road in is Dirt. There are 1-5 Utah boondocking camping sites at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet. You may stay 14 days at Hovenweep Boondocking CR203A. A nice, large pull out near Hovenweep National Monument. If you are in a large rig, this is your turn around point on this road. After this, it turns into a steep grade.

10. Central Montezuma Canyon

Address
Monticello, Utah
GPS: 37.601465, -109.251705
Elevation: 5177′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt and 25 miles from a paved road. Central Montezuma Canyon is open Year Round Weather Permitting, Fall-Spring Best. There are 1-5 Free Utah camping places at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet.

11. Arch Canyon

Address
Comb Wash Rd.
Blanding, Utah
GPS: 37.50959, -109.654022
Elevation: 4840′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Managment (Official)

Utah boondocking camping sites at Arch Canyon has Pit Toilets. Access through Comb Wash, 2 miles from UT-95. Directions to Arch Canyon (A) and from Comb Wash Road (B) at UT-95.

12. County Road 236 Boondock

Address
Blanding, Utah
GPS: 37.524635, -109.748459
Elevation: 6100′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Managment (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt and 1.5 miles from a paved road. There are 1-5 Free Utah camping places at this location and the maximum RV length is 30. You may stay 14 days at County Road 236 Boondock. Turn south off of Route 95 onto CR 236 (Balley S Lower Road). Travel through a juniper and pinyon pine forest for about a mile before coming to open range land.

13. Manti-Salal National Forest

Address
Utah
GPS: 37.5859, -109.785
Elevation: 6936′

Management: Public – Forest Service

You may stay 14 days in Utah boondocking camping sites at Manti-Salal National Forest. Lots of sites throughout the park, easily visible from road. This particular location shows several sites with fire rings overlooking the canyon. Very scenic.

14. Salvation Knoll

Address
Blanding, Utah
GPS: 37.561635, -109.813721
Elevation: 7021′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

The road in is Dirt and 1 miles from a paved road. There are 6-15 Free Utah camping places at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet. Will accommodate everything from tents, campers, and RVs. Good for a single night or a longer-term stay. Kane Gulch Ranger Station does send people up this way to camp.

15. Jct 95 – 261

Address
Unnamed Road
Blanding, Utah
GPS: 37.570671, -109.882549
Elevation: 6801′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah boondocking camping sites in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. No reservations. First come, first served. About a half mile of the paved road. Downhill going in, not bad.

16. Grand Gulch

Address
Utah 95
Blanding, Utah
GPS: 37.582931, -109.893541
Elevation: 6772′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

The road in is 4×4. Free Utah camping places in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. No reservations. First come, first served. It is rcommended that you have 4×4 and high clearance to reach this free camping area.

17. Burch Canyon Road

Address
Road 254
Utah
GPS: 37.601438, -109.923472
Elevation: 6998′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

You may stay 14 days in Utah boondocking camping sites at Burch Canyon Road. I drove in this site after dark in my 2 wheel drive van. Pretty easy drive on a hard packed dirt road. Woke up to absolutely gorgeous vista.

18. Human Panted Rocks in Burch Canyon

Address
Lake Powell, Utah
GPS: 37.610409, -109.929119
Elevation: 6811′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

The road in is Dirt and 6 miles from a paved road. There are 1-5 Free Utah camping places at this location. Cool little prepared spot on public lands great for tent camping (and you can pull your RV in Nearby)

19. Fry Mesa

Address
Lake Powell, Utah
GPS: 37.622705, -110.083528
Elevation: 5843′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt and .2 miles from a paved road. There are 1-5 Utah boondocking camping sites at this location. Just off the 95 down a short dirt road, there were a few fire rings set up when we stayed there.

20. Recapture Reservoir

Address
Blanding, Utah
GPS: 37.66744, -109.44365
Elevation: 6066′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

The road in is Paved. There are 1-5 Free Utah camping places at this location and the maximum RV length is 45 feet. You may stay 14 days at Recapture Reservoir. Dispersed camping on BLM land around a small lake a few miles north of Blanding, Utah. Look for the sign “Recapture Recreation Area” and turn onto Radio Hill Road.

21. Devils Canyon

Address
Monticello, Utah
GPS: 37.746438, -109.413222
Elevation: 7234′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

Free Utah boondocking camping sites in the Manti-Lasal National Forest just past the devils canyon campground. Very secluded, lots of previous sites with campfire vault toilet about 4 miles in.

22. Road Side

Address
Monticello, Utah
GPS: 37.78413, -109.40574
Elevation: 7464′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Unofficial)

The road in is Paved. There are 1-5 Free Utah camping places at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited. This is 2 miles from Highway 191 on the right side at an area with a cattle loading ramp that appears in disrepair. Most of the area is green grass so please don’t make it a dirt patch.

23. South Creek Road

Address
Monticello, Utah
GPS: 37.82943, -109.40151
Elevation: 7887′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Free Utah boondocking camping sites along the road past Llyod’s Lake.

24. Blue Mt

Address
Forest Road 0086
Monticello, Utah
GPS: 37.86226, -109.433292
Elevation: 8780′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Free Utah camping places in the Manti-La Sal National Forest’s Monticello Ranger District. First come -> first served. No reservations accepted. This is a high elevation location.

25. Newspaper Rock

Address
Utah 211 Scenic
Monticello, Utah
GPS: 37.988538, -109.519169
Elevation: 6129′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

The maximum RV length at Newspaper Rock is 25 feet. Free Utah boondocking camping sites in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. This campsite does not use a reservation system. First come, first served.

26. Turner Water Canyon

Address
Monticello, Utah
GPS: 38.02581, -109.48304
Elevation: 6542′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt and 1 miles from a paved road. There are 1-5 Free Utah camping places at this location and the maximum RV length is 25 feet. You may stay 14 at Turner Water Canyon. This dirt road leads to a spectacular panoramic view of the area. It’s about 2 mile or so from the more traveled dirt road which leads to county road 211.

27. Bridger Jack Mesa

Address
Beef Basin Road
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.086149, -109.594346
Elevation: 5282′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Bridger Jack Mesa is open all year. Free Utah boondocking camping sites in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come ->

28. BLM Dispersed Camping

Address
Monticello, Utah
GPS: 38.090756, -109.566584
Elevation: 5348′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

The road in is Dirt. Free Utah camping places in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted.

29. Lockhart Rd Needles Dist Canyonlands Natl. Park

Address
Lockhart Rd
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.1795, -109.66695
Elevation: 4917′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Managment (Official)

The road in is Gravel. There are 30 or more Utah boondocking camping sites at this location. A popular boondocking area near the Needles District of Canyonlands Natl Park. Get there early if you can, especially on weekends and holidays.

30. Hamburger Rock, Canyonlands UT

Address
Lock Hart Road
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.199499, -109.671155
Elevation: 4797′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

The road in is Dirt and 1 miles from a paved road. Hamburger Rock, Canyonlands UT is open year round I believe. There are 6-15 Free Utah camping places at this location and the maximum RV length is 45 feet. You may stay 14 days at Hamburger Rock, Canyonlands UT.

31. Lockhart Basin Dispersed Camping

Address
Monticello, Utah
GPS: 38.21329, -109.678366
Elevation: 4662′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah boondocking camping sites in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. Restrooms are available at the (paid) BLM camping area right in the middle of the (free) distributed camping. Dozens of campsites along the road and at Indian Creek, where there is a nice swimming hole.

32. Jacob’s Chair

Address
Utah 95
Lake Powell, Utah
GPS: 37.706954, -110.23939
Elevation: 4849′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

The site is close to the highway, but there is not much traffic. I had no cell service, and the nearest pit toilet is about 10 miles away. Free Utah camping places in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted.

33. Blue Notch Road BLM Boondock

Address
Hanksville, Utah
GPS: 37.763397, -110.293869
Elevation: 4823′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Managment (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt and .5 miles from a paved road. There are 1-5 Utah boondocking camping sites at this location and the maximum RV length is 40+. You may stay 14 days at Blue Notch Road BLM Boondock. Free Dispersed camping in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted.

34. White Canyon Overlook

Address
Lake Powell, Utah
GPS: 37.798324, -110.304595
Elevation: 4610′

Management: Public (Unofficial)

Free Utah camping places in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. West of Natural Bridges National Monument on Hwy 95, just a large pullover site at MP 62.5, but beautiful views of the canyon and not much traffic on Hwy 95 so pretty quiet.

35. Hite Marina Free Campground

Address
Lake Powell, Utah
GPS: 37.873752, -110.392578
Elevation: 3765′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

Free Dispersed camping in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. The road in is Paved. Hite Marina Free Campground is open Year Round. There are 6-15 Utah boondocking camping sites at this location.

36. Colorado River Bridge Campsite

Address
Lake Powell, Utah
GPS: 37.88889, -110.36625
Elevation: 3812′

Management
Public – National Park Service (Unofficial)

Free Utah camping places in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted.I had a very nice stay at a great site just off Highway 95 on the south side of the Colorado River Bridge near Hite.

Utah Camping Places on BLM Land

Recreation.gov, which allows you to search for outdoor activities on public lands such as national parks, national forests, and army corps of engineer projects, is the easiest and most effective way to find BLM Utah boondocking camping sites around the state.

Bryce Canyon is a collection of beautiful, amphitheater-shaped canyons famed for their hoodoos. Because of its distant position, the park receives far less foot and car traffic than other National Parks. It is home to 1,000-year-old trees, endangered animals such as the Utah prairie dog, California condor, and southwestern willow flycatcher, as well as 400 native plant species. Seasonal hours for the Visitor Center can be found on the park’s website under the park information category.

Near Mexican Hat, on BLM land, is The Valley of the Gods. Free Utah camping places at Muley Point are within a short distance from the Valley of the Gods. It’s known for its towering rock formations, which are comparable to those seen in adjacent Monument Valley (it’s been dubbed “little Monument Valley”) and include reddish brown buttes, mesas, and towers galore.

Rules Covering Camping on Public Land

The Bureau of Acreage Management (BLM) is in charge of around 42 percent of Utah boondocking camping sites. Outside the bounds of national parks and monuments, state parks, and national recreation areas, these areas are sometimes referred to as “public lands.” Although the BLM manages constructed campgrounds and trails in these locations, the majority of Utah public land is free for Utah camping places with few developed recreation opportunities.

The great thing about public lands is that they belong to all Americans, so anyone can utilize them as long as they follow a few guidelines. Utah boondocking camping sites, or camping outside of approved campgrounds on public lands, is permitted on most public lands unless the location is marked as closed to camping. In general, camping on public lands in Utah is free, making it an excellent choice for budget tourists.

Utah camping places in public lands can be used for a total of 14 days in a 28-day period. After 14 days, the camper must transfer their camp outside of a 25-mile radius of their previous camp. This means you could spend a full season traveling from camp to camp across Utah’s mountains and deserts without paying a single cent.

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The natural wonders of Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Zion national parks are desert vistas of red rocks, hoodoos, and rock arches. The Mighty Five national parks are strung in a straight line through southern Utah, all within a few hours’ travel of one other.

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1. Losee Canyon Area

Address
Casto Canyon Road
Panguitch, Utah
GPS: 37.768002, -112.336418
Elevation: 7105′

Management: Public – Forest Service (USDA) (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt. There are 1-5 Utah boondocking camp sites at this location and the maximum RV length is 45′. You may stay 16 in 30 nights at Losee Canyon Area. There are 3-6 camping areas nestled in the tree line along a secondary dirt road. Getting past two trees right at the beginning of the left turn off may be a issue for larger RVs. As we are less than 30′ it is hard for me to judge.

2. Gravel Pit

Address
Panguitch, Utah
GPS: 37.755223, -112.338574
Elevation: 7123′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt and 2 miles from a paved road. There are 1-5 Utah dispersed campgrounds at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited. Highway 12 to the Losee Canyon turn off. Highway 1700. Around the first Bend you will find a gravel pit.

3. FR121 – Near Red Canyon

Address
Forest Road 121
Panguitch, Utah
GPS: 37.734466, -112.268171
Elevation: 7681′

Management: Public – Forest Service

The road in is Dirt. There are 1-5 Utah boondocking camp sites at this location. You may stay 16 days at FR121 – Near Red Canyon. Free campsites under the pines along FR121. In the Utah Dixie National Forest’s Powell Ranger District, right down the road from Red Canyon. Located on a dirt road off of scenic Highway 12 en route to Bryce Canyon National Park.

4. Tom’s Best Spring Road Dispersed Camping

Address
Tom’s Best Spring Rd, Escalante, UT
Bryce Canyon, Utah
GPS: 37.721502, -112.254688
Elevation: 7816′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

The road in is Dirt and 0.5 miles from a paved road. There are 6-15 Utah dispersed campgrounds at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet. You may stay 16 days, after which you must move at least 10 miles. at Tom’s Best Spring Road Dispersed Camping.

5. Roundup Corral

Address
Tropic, Utah
GPS: 37.69764, -112.12731
Elevation: 7608′

Management: Private – State Trust Land (Unofficial)

Utah boondocking camp sites just across Highway 12 from the park maybe a mile up the road to the left at a Roundup Corral. Big open space lots of room to park. Most of the guys we talked to including a ranger and a couple of cowboys agreed that we were probably okay there.

6. Hw 22 Near Bryce Natl Park

Address
Highway 22
Bryce Natl Pk, Utah
GPS: 37.731735, -112.094475
Elevation: 7566′

Management: Public – State Trust (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt and .5 miles from a paved road. There are 1-5 Utah dispersed campgrounds at this location. An off highway boondock site not far from Bryce National Park. The main asset here is your proximity to the National Park. Full services at the Park. An off highway boondock site not far from Bryce National Park. The main asset here is your proximity to the National Park. Full services at the Park.

7. Yankee Meadows Dispersed Camping

Address
Bowery Creek Road
Parowan, Utah
GPS: 37.771496, -112.750694
Elevation: 8224′

Management: Public – Forest Service (USDA) (Official)

The road in is Dirt. There are 6-15 Utah boondocking camp sites at this location. You may stay 14 days at Yankee Meadows Dispersed Camping. Yankee Meadows designated dispersed campground is situated in a beautiful valley near Yankee Meadows Reservoir. On the edge of a meadow. Some of the campsites are near a stream.

8. Paragonah(Red Creek) Reservoir WMA Disbursed

Address
Red Creek Road
Paragonah, Utah
GPS: 37.86642, -112.680058
Elevation: 7838′

Management: Public – Fish and Wildlife

Utah dispersed campgrounds. Pulled in here after dark on a Wednesday night and only saw one other person. It was very difficult to determine where the designated campsites were. There weren’t many branches off the road, so we ended up just parking our car next to the farther bathroom and pitching our tent in that open area.

9. 5 Mile Ridge

Address
Panguitch, Utah
GPS: 37.83698, -112.52523
Elevation: 7625′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt and 5 miles from a paved road. 5 Mile Ridge is open spring – fall. There are 30 or more Utah boondocking camp sites at this location and the maximum RV length is 15 feet. You may stay 14 days at 5 Mile Ridge.

10. Otter Creek Reservoir – Fisherman’s Bench

Address
Otter Creek 76
Antimony, Utah
GPS: 38.180119, -112.012039
Elevation: 6421′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Utah dispersed campgrounds in the Bureau of Land Management: Richfield District. First come -> First Camped. Reservations not accepted.

11. Smith Canyon / Sanford Creek Bluffs

Address
Panguitch, Utah
GPS: 37.939, -112.31547
Elevation: 7185′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

The road in is Dirt and 6 miles from a paved road. Smith Canyon / Sanford Creek Bluffs is open summer / fall. There are 16-29 Utah boondocking camp sites at this location and the maximum RV length is 15 feet. You may stay 16 days at Smith Canyon / Sanford Creek Bluffs.

12. Buckskin Valley

Address
Utah
GPS: 38.01043, -112.58635
Elevation: 7385′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

The road in is Dirt and 5 miles from a paved road. Buckskin Valley is open summer / fall. There are 6-15 Utah dispersed campgrounds at this location and the maximum RV length is 15 feet. You may stay 10 days at Buckskin Valley.

13. Parowan Gap Petroglyphs, Utah

Address
Gap Rd
Parowan, Utah
GPS: 37.909332, -112.984253
Elevation: 5553′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Managment (Unofficial)

The road in is Paved. There are 1-5 Utah boondocking camp sites at this location.

14. Rocky Peak Campground

Address
Cedar City, Utah
GPS: 37.760069, -113.185968
Elevation: 5951′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

The road in is Gravel. Rocky Peak Campground is open year round. There are 16-29 Utah dispersed campgrounds at this location and the maximum RV length is 25 feet. You may stay 14 days at Rocky Peak

15. Clear Creek Canyon Rd at I70

Address
Joseph, Utah
GPS: 38.59105, -112.27429
Elevation: 5630′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Unofficial)

Utah boondocking camp sites in this Small flat site in Fishlake National Forest off Clear Creek Canyon Rd near I-70 and Hwy 89.

16. Pole Creek

Address
Sevier, Utah
GPS: 38.582172, -112.38933
Elevation: 6158′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt. Pole Creek is open Year Round. There are 1-5 Utah dispersed campgrounds at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet. You may stay 16 Days at Pole Creek.

17. Shingle Creek

Address
Sevier, Utah
GPS: 38.571094, -112.462964
Elevation: 6654′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Unofficial)

The road in is Gravel and .75 miles from a paved road. There are 6-15 Utah boondocking camp sites at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet. You may stay 16 days at Shingle Creek.

18. Manderfield Reservoir

Address
Forest Road 119D
Manderfield, Utah
GPS: 38.426179, -112.481241
Elevation: 7989′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Utah dispersed campgrounds in the Fishlake National Forest’s Beaver Ranger District. First come -> first served. No reservations accepted. This is a high elevation location.

19. Lions Club RV

Address
300 West Street
Milford, Utah
GPS: 38.401198, -113.014408
Elevation: 5003′

Management: Public – City Park

Utah boondocking camp sites. This park is managed by the city of Milford.

20. Amelia Green Banks Memorial

Address
Utah
GPS: 38.36465, -113.50775
Elevation: 5994′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

The road in is Gravel and 10 miles from a paved road. There are 1-5 Utah dispersed campgrounds at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet. You may stay 14 Days at Amelia Green Banks Memorial.

21. North Wah Wah Mountain Wilderness

Address
Utah
GPS: 38.52437, -113.54351
Elevation: 6693′

Management
Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Unofficial)

Dirt road right off of northside of highway 21. Several Utah boondocking camp sites along dirt road. Slightly rocky, but able to traverse with 24′ motorhome and found fairly level spot away from highway.

Utah Boondocking Camp Sites

Utah boondocking camp sites has something for everyone, from the achingly stunning red-rock deserts of the south to the powder-filled slopes of the Wasatch Range. The Forest Service, Bureau of Property Management (BLM), and other institutions maintain nearly 35 million acres of public land, much of which is used for Utah dispersed campgrounds and other purposes.

When boondocking in the Beehive State, there are practically unlimited options for Utah dispersed campgrounds, but planning ahead is key to have a good time. Here are some of the most critical considerations while boondocking in Utah.

Muley Point is located near Mexican Hat in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Muley Point is one of the best places to find camping for free in Utah. Indeed, this could be one of the nicest free Utah dispersed campgrounds in the country, especially if you’re looking for spectacular views.

The best views are from the Utah boondocking camp sites near the southern end of Cedar Mesa, which are positioned high on a cliff with panoramic vistas of the desert below, including the San Juan River running through a deep canyon. On a clear day, Monument Valley can be seen in the distance.

Dry camping, also known as boondocking, is when you stay outside of a regular campground in an RV, camper, or motorhome with no hookups (no electricity or water). Dry campers frequently set up camp for free on public areas as well as private property (with the owner’s consent).

Boondocking, often known as “dry camping,” is when you camp in an RV without running water, sewer, or electricity. This could mean parking your truck deep in the bush or stopping at a highway rest stop.

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Utah, located in the western United States, is home to some of the most magnificent landscape in the country. That translates to making it perfect for Utah boondocking sites destinations. The environment of Utah is magnificent, with wide deserts, interesting rock formations, and towering, snow-capped mountain peaks. There are five national parks in Utah, 43 state parks, and 13 National Park Service units.

Tips for ‘Leave No Trace’ at Utah Boondocking Sites

For everyone enjoying the outdoors, the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace give an easily understood framework of low-impact practices.
Plan Ahead and Prepare: Proper trip planning and preparation allows backcountry visitors to achieve their goals safely and enjoyably while avoiding environmental damage.
Travel and Camp on Sturdy Surfaces: The purpose of outdoor travel is to move through natural regions without damaging the ground or streams.
Proper Waste Disposal: The Center encourages outdoor enthusiasts to think about the consequences of their actions, which will inevitably effect other people, water, and wildlife.
Leave What You Find: Allow others to experience the thrill of discovery by leaving rocks, plants, archaeological artifacts, and other interesting objects where you find them.
Minimize the Negative Effects of Campfires: The advent of efficient camp stoves has resulted in a trend away from the classic campfire. Stoves have become the standard piece of equipment for low-impact camping.
Wildlife Respect: Learn about wildlife by quietly observing it. For the sake of a “better look,” do not damage wildlife or vegetation. Observe wildlife from afar to avoid scaring them.
Consider Others: Maintaining respect toward other visitors is one of the most important aspects of outdoor ethics. It makes everyone’s outdoor experience more enjoyable.

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1. Swing Arm City OHV Area

Address
Utah 24
Torrey, Utah
GPS: 38.365177, -110.914336
Elevation: 4498′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah boondocking sites in the Bureau of Land Management: Richfield District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted.

2. Coal Mine Wash

Address
Coal Mine Road
Hanksville, Utah
GPS: 38.378046, -110.899776
Elevation: 4642′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah camping locations in the Bureau of Land Management: Richfield District. No reservations. First come, first served.

3. Rex Reservoir

Address
Salina, Utah
GPS: 38.7876, -111.774
Elevation: 7264′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

The road in is Dirt and 8 miles from a paved road. Rex Reservoir is open Summer. There are 6-15 Utah Boondocking Sites at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited. You may stay 14 days at Rex Reservoir.

4. Forest Road 040 north of Fish Lake

Address
Richfield, Utah
GPS: 38.752678, -111.675447
Elevation: 10390′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

The road in is Gravel and 0.5 mile from a paved road. There are 6-15 Free Utah camping locations at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited. You may stay 16 at Forest Road 040 north of Fish Lake.

5. Koosharem Reservoir

Address
Just off Utah 24, 23 miles south of I 70
Burrville, Utah
GPS: 38.59528, -111.848938
Elevation: 7011′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Managment (Official)

The road in is Dirt and less than 1 miles from a paved road. There are 16-29 Utah Boondocking Sites at this location. You may stay 14 days at Koosharem Reservoir.

6. Fishlake/Koosharem

Address
Richfield, Utah
GPS: 38.542559, -111.795823

Management: Public

There were a few Free Utah camping locations. A few fire pits per spot as we could tell. Would accommodate large groups. It was just our family of three this trip, very quiet and secluded. Clearly a hunting destination.

7. Forsyth Lake

Address
Richfield, Utah
GPS: 38.524063, -111.53185
Elevation: 7999′

Management: Public – County Park

Utah Boondocking Sites at Nice, small lake, near Lao,UT. Dispersed camping only, one pit toilet, no hookups. Two large camp areas suitable for larger rigs

8. Goblin Valley

Address
Green River, Utah
GPS: 38.577597, -110.78141
Elevation: 4921′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

The road in is Dirt and less than 1 miles from a paved road. Goblin Valley is open All year. There are 1-5 Free Utah camping locations at this location. Several dry campsites outside Goblin Valley State Park. Just west – follow road toward Little Wild Horse Canyon trailhead – look for dirt pull-offs that head to the base of the butte.

9. Wild Horse Dispersed

Address
Wild Horse Road
Green River, Utah
GPS: 38.579008, -110.797615
Elevation: 5066′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah Boondocking Sites in the Bureau of Land Management: Price District. First come -> First Camped. Reservations not accepted.

10. North of Goblin Valley

Address
Green River, Utah
GPS: 38.594091, -110.7027
Elevation: 4951′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

The road in is Dirt and <1 miles from a paved road. There are 1-5 Free Utah camping locations at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet. Boondocking just north of park entrance. Spectacular view. Entered with 22 ft Sprinter van. Easy road but serious step into parking space. No cell signal.

11. Chute Canyon TH Dispersed

Address
Chute Canyon Road
Green River, Utah
GPS: 38.629193, -110.763216
Elevation: 5144′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah Boondocking Sites in the Bureau of Land Management: Price District. Reservations are not accepted at this campsite.

12. Crack Canyon TH Dispersed

Address
Chute Canyon Road
Green River, Utah
GPS: 38.643117, -110.745184
Elevation: 5489′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah camping locations in the Bureau of Land Management: Price District. No reservations. First come, first served.

13. San Rafael Swell Dispersed

Address
Chute Canyon Road
Green River, Utah
GPS: 38.656096, -110.710189
Elevation: 5564′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah Boondocking Sites in the Bureau of Land Management: Price District. No reservations. First come, first served.

14. Temple Mt Rd

Address
Utah
GPS: 38.670903, -110.706584
Elevation: 5814′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

Free Utah camping locations north of Goblin Valley State Park on BLM land. Beautiful area with unserviced dispersed and somewhat serviced (pit toilets) sites. The road in is Gravel.

15. San Rafael Swell, Green River/Price, UT

Address
Temple Mt Rd
Green River/Prive, Utah
GPS: 38.667687, -110.68515
Elevation: 5440′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Managment (Unofficial)

Utah Boondocking Sites in Bureau of Land Management: lands. The road in is Gravel and a few miles from a paved road. The maximum RV length is unknown at San Rafael Swell.

16. Christmas Tower Campsite

Address
Emery County, Utah
GPS: 38.862297, -110.914308
Elevation: 7159′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Unofficial)

Free Utah camping locations – Only one good spot. Most people will not go up the hill. It’s not bad at all but looks intimidating. The views up here are awe inspiring. Sunsets and sunrises are spectacular.

17. Justesen Flats ATV

Address
Devils Canyon Road
Green River, Utah
GPS: 38.842519, -110.884158
Elevation: 7070′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah Boondocking Sites in the Bureau of Land Management: Price District. Reservations are not accepted at this campsite. This is a high elevation location.

18. Lone Warrior Dispersed

Address
Unnamed Road
Green River, Utah
GPS: 38.851847, -110.799539
Elevation: 7060′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah camping locations in the Bureau of Land Management: Price District. Reservations are not accepted at this campsite. This is a high elevation location.

19. Buckhorn Overnight

Address
Green River, Utah
GPS: 38.883148, -110.660187
Elevation: 6613′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Managment (Unofficial)

The road in is Gravel. There are 6-15 Utah Boondocking Sites at this location and the maximum RV length is Any. Free overnight parking. Boondocking. Large open gravel area right off of Interstate 70 and fit for any rig. There are also some spots amoung the junipers in the same vicinity that are suitable for smaller rigs and provide some seclusion

20. Boondock- exit 131

Address
Buckhorn Draw Road
Green River, Utah
GPS: 38.893684, -110.651199
Elevation: 6690′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Managment (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt and 1 miles from a paved road. Boondock- exit 131 is open Akways. There are 6-15 Free Utah camping locations at this location and the maximum RV length is 45′.

21. Grassy Lake

Address
Mount Pleasant, Utah
GPS: 39.323229, -111.330929
Elevation: 8957′

Management: Public – Fish and Wildlife Service

You may stay 14 days at Grassy lake. Utah Boondocking Sites near beautiful lake near Joe’s valley resivoir.

22. Cedar Mt Overlook Dispersed

Address
Unnamed Road
Green River, Utah
GPS: 39.176791, -110.630963
Elevation: 7589′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah camping locations in the Bureau of Land Management: Price District. First come -> First Camped. Reservations not accepted. This is a high elevation location.

23. Buckhorn Wash

Address
Buckhorn Draw Road
Utah
GPS: 39.166908, -110.73751
Elevation: 5548′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah Boondocking Sites in the Bureau of Land Management: Price District. Reservations are not accepted at this campsite.

24. Dutch Flat Dispersed

Address
Dutch Flat Road
Utah
GPS: 39.058196, -111.040143
Elevation: 6086′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah camping locations in the Bureau of Land Management: Price District. Reservations are not accepted at this campsite.

25. Buckhorn Draw Dispersed Campsite

Address
Green River, Utah
GPS: 38.969231, -110.661652
Elevation: 5929′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Managment (Unofficial)

Free pullthru campsite. Should be able to accommodate most any rig. Utah Boondocking Sites with no amenities. Desert camping so bring plenty of water. Notice the sinkhole on your way out from the Interstate. It is signed and fenced off.

26. San Rafael River Dispersed

Address
San Rafael River Road
Green River, Utah
GPS: 39.059006, -110.631875
Elevation: 5069′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah camping locations in the Bureau of Land Management: Price District. First come -> First Camped. Reservations not accepted.

27. San Rafael River Boondock

Address
Buckhorn
Green River, Utah
GPS: 39.082142, -110.70488
Elevation: 5147′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Managment (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt and 21 miles from a paved road. There are 6-15 Utah Boondocking Sites at this location.

28. Wedge Overlook, San Rafael Swell, Utah

Address
Wedge Overlook Rd.
Cleveland, Utah
GPS: 39.093197, -110.7593
Elevation: 6284′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Managment (Official)

The road in is Gravel and They are all gravel Rds. There are 6-15 Free Utah camping locations at this location and the maximum RV length is Big in some sites. The Wedge Overlook, in the San Rafael Swell is a BLM Camp area with a half dozen formal sites (no fee at last visit) and a group site. Some of the campsites are very near the edge of a one thousand foot cliff so watch your dogs and children (see photo)! It can be very windy near the edge also.

29. Cedar Mt Overlook Dispersed

Address
Unnamed Road
Green River, Utah
GPS: 39.176791, -110.630963
Elevation: 7589′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah Boondocking Sites in the Bureau of Land Management: Price District. First come -> First Camped. Reservations not accepted. This is a high elevation location.

30. Buckhorn Wash

Address
Buckhorn Draw Road
Utah
GPS: 39.166908, -110.73751
Elevation: 5548′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah camping locations in the Bureau of Land Management: Price District. Reservations are not accepted at this campsite.

31. Spring City

Address
Forest Road 0274
Mount Pleasant, Utah
GPS: 39.441472, -111.421489
Elevation: 7411′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Free Utah Boondocking Sites in the Manti-La Sal National Forest’s Sanpete Ranger District. This campsite does not use a reservation system. First come, first served. This is a high elevation location.

32. Horse Canyon Road

Address
Price, Utah
GPS: 39.417078, -110.419824
Elevation: 5558′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Unofficial)

Free Utah camping locations on BLM land in Utah desert. There are a variety of dispersed sites up this road towards East Carbon. Some of the roads are rough, but there are quite a few spots you could easily put a trailer that’s 35′ or less. There are a couple of spots for bigger rigs if you don’t mind rocks

33. Horse Canyon Road Dispersed Camping

Address
Horse Canyon Road
East Carbon, Utah
GPS: 39.42972, -110.40427
Elevation: 5745′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

The road in is Paved. There are 1-5 Utah Boondocking Sites at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet. You may stay 14 days at Horse Canyon Road Dispersed Camping.

Dispersed Boondocking Locations in Utah

Near Spanish Fork and the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, is Diamond Fork Canyon. Diamond Fork Canyon is near Salt Lake City and features Utah boondocking sites. Diamond Fork Canyon is quite stunning.

Shaded Utah camping locations are available, and several are located directly on the creek. It’s only 30 minutes to Spanish Fork. It takes around an hour and a half to go to Salt Lake City. There are numerous Utah hiking options, including a 5-mile round-trip climb to the hot springs.

Utah boondocking sites are located about 12 to 15 miles into Diamond Fork Canyon, just off Diamond Fork Road (coming from Highway 89 to the south). There are about a half-dozen decent Utah camping locations off the main road, many of them are close to the creek. Many more undeveloped campsites can be found nearby on unpaved forest service roads (such as up Forest Road 051 and Forest Road 715, for example).

Utah Dispersed Camping Benefits

There will be no more reservations, lottery tickets, or squeezing your tent amid a swarm of noisy campers. Beautiful Utah boondocking sites are out there and waiting for you, whether you’re looking for a true wilderness adventure, are on a budget, or simply want to be alone.

Dispersed camping is typically not permitted near developed recreation sites like campgrounds, picnic areas, or trailheads. Many folks simply drive into the woods on Forest Service roads and find a clearing or a vantage point with a glimpse of the mountains.

The Bureau of Land Management offers inexpensive and distant camping alternatives. BLMs are undeveloped public lands that offer Utah boondocking sites choices for individuals wanting seclusion, as opposed to national conservation areas and developed campgrounds.

Some Pointers on ‘Camping on Public Lands’

Dispersed campgrounds do not provide drinking water, trash collection, or other services. Vault toilets may be accessible in several popular Utah camping locations, such as the San Rafael Swell. If feasible, pick a previously utilized campground with existing fire rings to avoid causing any additional disturbances to the area.

Unfortunately, some previously accessible places for boondocking are now closed. This was caused by campers being inconsiderate, such as littering, dumping their tanks outside of designated facilities, and provoking other campers.

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Utah boondocking campsites are fantastic camping destinations, with five national parks and over 30 state parks. Utah offers it all, from red sandstone slot canyons to snow-capped mountains. The majority of camping outings are enjoyable and safe.

Utah Boondocking Campsites in National Forests

On much of the National Forest area in Utah, the Forest Service offers free camping. Near Cedar City, in the southern portion of the state, there are numerous designated dispersed camping spots. East of Salt Lake City, the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest has plenty of dry camping locations, while the Ashley National Forest’s dispersed camping grounds are great for exploring Flaming Gorge. Fishlake National Forest is an excellent place to go rock climbing and fishing.

Sure, Utah’s State Parks and National Parks have lovely campsites, but if you truly want to live life to the fullest and experience all that Utah has to offer, these scattered campsites are sure to take your journey to the next level.

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1. Crystal Geyser

Address
Green River, Utah
GPS: 38.938344, -110.13542
Elevation: 4057′

Management: Public – National Park Service (Official)

The road in is Gravel and 1 miles from a paved road. Crystal Geyser is open year round . There are 6-15 Utah boondocking campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited. You may stay 15 days at Crystal Geyser.

2. Kokopelli’s Trail – Fish Ford

Address
Unnamed Road
Cisco, Utah
GPS: 38.923515, -109.247882
Elevation: 4131′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

Free Dispersed camping in Utah in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. The road in is Paved. There are 1-5 Utah camping areas at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet.

3. Canyonlands NP – Potato Bottom

Address
Potato Bottom Campground B
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.431606, -110.010694
Elevation: 3967′

Management: Public – National Park Service

The road in is 4×4. Free Utah boondocking campsites in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted.

4. Horseshoe Canyon

Address
Unnamed Road
Utah
GPS: 38.474081, -110.200243
Elevation: 5341′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

The road in is 4×4. Free Dispersed camping in Utah in the Bureau of Land Management: Richfield District. No reservations. First come, first served. Vehicles with high clearance and 4WD are suggested.

5. Mineral Bottom

Address
BLM 129
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.524748, -109.992977
Elevation: 3950′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah boondocking campsites in the Bureau of Land Management: Moab District. Reservations are not accepted at this campsite.

6. Horsethief Trail (Mineral Rd) Canyonlands, UT

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.590363, -109.840694
Elevation: 5741′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

The road in is Dirt and 2 miles from a paved road. Horsethief Trail (Mineral Rd) Canyonlands, UT is open year round I believe. There are 16-29 Utah camping areas at this location and the maximum RV length is 45 feet. You may stay 14 days at Horsethief Trail (Mineral Rd) Canyonlands, UT.

7. Dalton Wells Camping Area

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.717797, -109.689383
Elevation: 4396′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

The road in is 4×4. Dalton Wells Camping Area is open year round. There are 6-15 Utah boondocking campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited. You may stay 14 days at Dalton Wells Camping Area.

8. Cotter Mine Campsites

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.698374, -109.708278
Elevation: 4688′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

The road in is Gravel. There are 6-15 Utah camping areas at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited. You may stay 14 days at Cotter Mine Campsites.

9. Gemini Bridges Campsites 1-5

Address
Gemini Bridges Road
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.612202, -109.665496
Elevation: 4669′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

The road in is 4×4. There are 1-5 Utah boondocking campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 25 feet. You may stay 14 days at Gemini Bridges Campsites 1-5.

10. Spring Canyon Bottom Rd Dispersed Camping

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.63061, -109.8786
Elevation: 5138′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt and 4 miles from a paved road. There are 30 or more Utah camping areas at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited.

11. Small pullout off of BLM Rd 137

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.641008, -109.814553
Elevation: 5344′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Unofficial)

Free Utah boondocking campsites in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. Small Pullout on left side of road if traveling North West down road in between both Lone Mesa campgrounds from highway 313. This is a small area with room for 3 or 4 sites.

12. BLM 137

Address
BLM 137, Utah
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.644005, -109.819677
Elevation: 5290′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

Free Dispersed camping in Utah in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. The road in is Gravel. You may stay 14 days at BLM 137.

13. Bartlett Wash Camping

Address
Utah
GPS: 38.717671, -109.785491
Elevation: 4636′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

The road in is Dirt and 4 miles from a paved road. There are 30 or more Utah boondocking campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited. The road in is Gravel. There are 1-5 campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet.

14. White Wash Sand Dunes

Address
Floy Wash Road (BLM 147)
Green River, Utah
GPS: 38.805522, -110.049722
Elevation: 4383′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

Free Dispersed camping in Utah in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. The road in is Dirt. White Wash Sand Dunes is open year-round. There are 30 or more Utah camping areas and the maximum RV length is unlimited. You may stay 14 days at White Wash Sand Dunes.

15. Klondike Bluffs Trail Rd

Address
38.74093452196912, -109.73388938084946
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.75803, -109.7255
Elevation: 4636′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

Free Dispersed camping in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. The road in is Dirt. Klondike Bluffs Trail Rd is open Year round. There are 30 or more Utah boondocking campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited. You may stay 14 days at Klondike Bluffs Trail Rd.

16. US-191 and Copper Ridge JSR

Address
BLM 143
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.82588, -109.78082
Elevation: 4662′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Dispersed camping in Utah in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. Less than 0.2mi off the highway. Despite being very close to the road and the nearby RR tracks, this is reputedly a convenient overnight spot for those on the way.

17. BLM 144

Address
Crescent Junction, Utah
GPS: 38.878568, -109.806973
Elevation: 4675′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Dispersed camping in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. The road in is Dirt. BLM 144 is open Year round. There are 6-15 Utah boondocking campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited. You may stay 14 days at BLM 144.

18. Kokopelli’s Trail – Cowskin

Address
Top of the World Safari Route (BLM 105)
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.785006, -109.263323
Elevation: 4731′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

The road in is Dirt. There are 1-5 Utah camping areas at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet. This campsite is located within the Bureau of Land Management: Moab District. Spring fed horse water trough.

19. Capitol Reef Super Stash

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.72499, -109.30853
Elevation: 4747′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Unofficial)

Our favorite place with incredible views of the valley. Depending on the time of the year 4×4 possible. I recommend a vehicle that has high clearance in case road is rutted out. Utah boondocking campsites where there is NO ONE around except the sounds of nature.

20. Castleton Tower’s Climbers Campsite.

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.642319, -109.376765
Elevation: 4915′

Management: Public – Utah Open Lands Conservation Association. (Official)

One of my favorite spots in the Moab area. Dispersed campsites in Utah located right off of La Sal loop road in Castle Valley. This is a climbers campsite for the Tower.

21. Kokopelli’s Trail – Hideout Canyon

Address
BLM 100
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.691074, -109.190629
Elevation: 5564′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

Free Dispersed camping in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. The road in is 4×4. There are 1-5 Utah boondocking campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet.

22. Bull Draw

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.61597, -109.22351
Elevation: 8514′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Free Utah camping areas in the Forest Service Land. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. Free camping area. It is often used by hikers and bikers doing the Kokopelli trail (mile 116).

23. Manti – LaSal #1

Address
Dolores Triangle Safari Route
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.610594, -109.242983
Elevation: 8058′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Free Utah boondocking campsites in the Manti-La Sal National Forest’s Moab Ranger District. No reservations. First come, first served. This is a high elevation location.

24. Castleton Tower’s Climbers Campsite.

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.642319, -109.376765
Elevation: 4915′

Management: Public – Utah Open Lands Conservation Association. (Official)

One of my favorite spots in the Moab area. Dispersed campsites in Utah located right off of La Sal loop road in Castle Valley. This is a climbers campsite for the Tower, but is technically open to everyone. You don’t have to be an expert climber to hike the trail that takes you right up to the base of the Tower

25. Kokopelli’s Trail – Porcupine Rim

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Address
Forest Road 4632
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.575105, -109.347077
Elevation: 7408′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

This campsite is at high elevation and one of the notable camping location along the Kokopelli Trail. Free Utah boondocking campsites in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. The road in is Dirt. There are 1-5 campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet.

26. La Sal East Landning

Address
La Sal Loop
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.584198, -109.29527
Elevation: 7070′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

The road in is Paved. Stunning views from Utah camping areas of Mt Waas and Castle Valley. The road up from Castle Valley is a paved but narrow and it gains elevation quickly. You’re not quite up in the alpine yet. This spot is a middle ground between the dessert below and the alpine above. It’s only a few degrees cooler than the valley but with shade. No real ATT signal. Decent verizon LTE.

27. Jimmy Keen Boondock

Address
La Sal Scenic Loop
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.543507, -109.317529
Elevation: 8294′

Management: Public – Forest Service

The road in is Dirt and .1 miles from a paved road. Jimmy Keen Boondock is open weather permitting. There are 1-5 Utah boondocking campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 25 feet. You may stay 14 days at Jimmy Keen Boondock.

28. Mt. Waas and Miners Basin Trailhead

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.538807, -109.259931
Elevation: 9705′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Unofficial)

The road in is 4×4 and 3 miles from a paved road. There are 1-5 Utah camping areas at this location. There is a pit latrine but no piped water. The 3 miles on FR 0065 from the paved La Sal Loop Road are steep, rocky, rutted and narrow with hairpin turns. So best for vehicles with 4WD low. But I think a determines SUV/AWD driver could make it.

29. Fr 4651

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.507814, -109.339406
Elevation: 7805′

Management: Public – Forest Service

The road in is Paved. Fr 4651 is open weather permitting. There are 1-5 Utah boondocking campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet. You may stay 14 days at Fr 4651.

30. Forest Road 0063

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.508746, -109.309625
Elevation: 8799′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

The road in is Dirt. There are 1-5 Utah camping areas at this location and the maximum RV length is 25 feet. There are several dispersed campsites along the road to Warner Campground. Great views and lots of wildlife.

31. FR 0076 near Oowah Lake

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.507744, -109.278066
Elevation: 8642′

Management: Public

The road in is Gravel. There are 6-15 Utah boondocking campsites at this location. You may stay 14 at FR 0076 near Oowah Lake. Available spots running along forest road 0076 leading up to Oowah Lake. Beautiful area and drive with creeks running near most of the camping areas. If these areas are full there is the pay area, Oowah Campground near the lake which looked really nice.

32. La Salle Loop Rd

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.476741, -109.343744

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

Moab in the summer is hot. Found a really nice primitive camping going up the rd to do the Whole Enchilada bike trail. Forest rd that takes you to the top of the mountain and you will see Utah camping areas all over the area.

33. Pack Creek Trailhead

Address
Forest Road 4173
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.43514, -109.338871
Elevation: 6398′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

Free Dispersed camping in the National Forest Land. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. Free Utah boondocking campsites in the forest outside of Moab. 6 single site(s), 6 per unit. I group site (30 ppl).

34. Mt Peale

Address
Forest Road 4725
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.432922, -109.243292
Elevation: 10594′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Free Dispersed camping in Utah in the Manti-La Sal National Forest’s Moab Ranger District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. This is a high elevation location. High clearance, 4WD Recommended.

35. Pack Creek Trailhead

Address
Forest Road 4173
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.43514, -109.338871
Elevation: 6398′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

Free Dispersed camping in the National Forest Land. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. Free Utah boondocking campsites in the forest outside of Moab. 6 single site(s), 6 per unit. I group site (30 ppl).

36. Black Ridge Recreation Area

Address
Monticello, Utah
GPS: 38.400186, -109.400422
Elevation: 5771′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

The road in is Dirt and 3.3 miles from a paved road. There are 1-5 Utah camping areas at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited. You may stay 14 days at Black Ridge Recreation Area.

37. Yellow Circle Road

Address
191 and Yellow Circle Road
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.435474, -109.427631
Elevation: 5299′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt and 0 miles from a paved road. There are 30 or more Utah boondocking campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited. 11 miles south of Moab on 191 there is a large field between Yellow Circle Road and 191. The road is dirt and a little bumpy but we got our 32ft motorhome down it with no problems.

38. Spring Valley – Free Dispersed Camping

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.426718, -109.440227
Elevation: 5489′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Free Dispersed camping in Utah in the National Forest Service Land. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted.

39. Boondocking near Moab

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.416086, -109.46391
Elevation: 5325′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah boondocking campsites in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. This is a jeep trail but it doesn’t get scary until after this spot. A 42′ 5er camped here

40. Upper Kane Creek Springs

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.380018, -109.460993
Elevation: 5145′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Unofficial)

Free Dispersed camping in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. The road in is Dirt and .5 miles from a paved road. Upper Kane Creek Springs is open Weather Permitting – almost always. There are 1-5 Utah camping areas at this location.

41. Picture Frame Arch

Address
Moab, Utah
GPS: 38.435963, -109.509295
Elevation: 5492′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah boondocking campsites near Moab. There are four designated sites located six miles from Highway 191. Camping is limited to officially marked campsites. Portable toilets are required.

42. Sego Canyon – Rock Art & Ghost Town

Address
Sego Canyon Rd
Thompson Springs, Utah
GPS: 39.019493, -109.71064
Elevation: 5496′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Managment (Unofficial)

The road in is Gravel and 3 miles from a paved road. There are 1-5 Utah camping areas at this location. A short distance north of I 70 (4.2 miles) on an oil & gravel road, Sego Canyon is a great one-night, boondock!

43. Horse Canyon Road

Address
Price, Utah
GPS: 39.417078, -110.419824
Elevation: 5558′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Unofficial)

Utah boondocking campsites on BLM land in Utah desert. There are a variety of dispersed sites up this road towards East Carbon. Some of the roads are rough, but there are quite a few spots you could easily put a trailer that’s 35′ or less.

44. Horse Canyon Road Dispersed Camping

Address
Horse Canyon Road
East Carbon, Utah
GPS: 39.42972, -110.40427
Elevation: 5745′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah camping areas in the Bureau of Land Management: Monticello District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. The road in is Paved. There are 1-5 Utah camping areas at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet. You may stay 14 days at Horse Canyon Road Dispersed Camping.

45. Winter Ridge

Address
BLM 206
Thompson, Utah
GPS: 39.465522, -109.458025
Elevation: 7510′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah boondocking campsites in the Bureau of Land Management: Vernal District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. This is a high elevation location.

46. Divide Ridge

Address
Book Cliffs Ridge Road
Thompson, Utah
GPS: 39.416939, -109.33288
Elevation: 8232′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah camping areas in the Bureau of Land Management: Moab District. No reservations. First come, first served. This is a high elevation location.

47. Seep Ridge

Address
Willow Canyon Ridge Road
Thompson, Utah
GPS: 39.46267, -109.283716
Elevation: 8035′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah boondocking campsites in the Bureau of Land Management: Vernal District. No reservations. First come, first served. This is a high elevation location.

48. Book Cliffs Ridge

Address
Book Cliffs Ridge Road
Thompson, Utah
GPS: 39.451048, -109.180468
Elevation: 8415′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah camping areas in the Bureau of Land Management: Moab District. No reservations. First come, first served. This is a high elevation location.

49. Dick Canyon

Address
County Road 4680
Thompson, Utah
GPS: 39.483801, -109.090455
Elevation: 8202′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah boondocking campsites in the Bureau of Land Management: Vernal District. First come -> first served. No reservations accepted. This is a high elevation location.

50. McCook Ridge 1

Address
McCook Ridge Road
Utah
GPS: 39.622226, -109.23061
Elevation: 7093′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah camping areas in the Bureau of Land Management: Vernal District. No reservations. First come, first served. This is a high elevation location.

51. McCook Ridge 2

Address
McCook Ridge Road
Utah
GPS: 39.601388, -109.204614
Elevation: 7300′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah boondocking campsites in the Bureau of Land Management: Vernal District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. This is a high elevation location.

Utah Boondocking Campsites

The desert regions on the state’s eastern, western, and southern boundaries have more BLM land. If you want a more alpine boondocking experience, there is abundance of Forest Service-owned area around the Wasatch Range.

The many dispersed campsites for free camping near Moab and Arches National Park in the Manti-La Sal National Forest near Moab. Hundreds of wonderful dispersed campsites are accessible via several dirt forest service routes.

Between La Sal Lookout Point and Porcupine Rim Campground are some of my personal favorites. Some are only a few hundred feet off the road, while others need several miles of fairly hard dirt roads to get. Many of them provide breathtaking views of the Porcupine Rim and the Castle Valley below.

Utah has thousands of campgrounds spread all over the state. With approximately 75% of the land open to the public, campers in Utah have an endless supply of free campsites! Yes, absolutely free!

Alternatively, for greater shade and quiet, travel up a forest service road higher into the highlands (rather than towards Porcupine Rim).

Tips on Dispersed Camping in Utah Boondocking Campsites

Always bring more water than you think you’ll need when traveling. When camping in the Utah desert, two gallons per person per day is a decent rule of thumb. Because not all Utah campgrounds supply drinking water, you’ll want to get a large water jug (7-10 gallons) to ensure you have enough wherever you go.

Having a large water jug with you will also allow you to stay at dispersed campgrounds where water may be scarce. Many visitor centers, parks, and campers include water containers that can be refilled.

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Free camping at Utah boondocking areas, hiking in Utah through spectacularly colored sandstone slot canyons, climbing nearly 12,000-foot peaks, or rafting down the mighty Colorado River are all possibilities. All of this is feasible in Utah, where adventure is at its core. Furthermore, these activities are only a few hours away from one another.

Camping in Utah Boondocking Areas

Camping is available for free near Park City and the Wasatch Range. Utah may boast of having “the greatest snow on earth,” but that snow wouldn’t be nearly as beneficial if it weren’t for the breathtaking mountains it is stuck on. Skiers in the winter and adventure-seeking campers in the summer appreciate these mountains.

Beautiful boondocking and tent camping on national forest areas can be found near Salamander Flat and Heber Mountain. Another option near the Wasatch is BLM dispersed camping along Mud Creek Road near Strawberry Reservoir.

32 Free North-Central Utah Boondocking Areas

1. Nebo Loop Rd

Address
Forest Road 164
Nephi, Utah
GPS: 39.732445, -111.7595
Elevation: 6040′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Free Utah boondocking areas in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest’s Spanish Fork Ranger District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted.

2. Nebo Loop

Address
Nephi, Utah
GPS: 39.762022, -111.711299
Elevation: 6194′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Unofficial)

Utah boondocking campgrounds where there is a toilet and plenty of parking and camping space. Lots to explore around here. If you are tent camping head up the mountain on the road and there are some more secluded primitive spots, just pull off and unload

3. Cottonwood Campground

Address
Nephi, Utah
GPS: 39.781601, -111.723831
Elevation: 6544′

Management: Public – Forest Service (USDA)

Gravel Roads and Spurs, River or Stream, Cottonwood and Maples, Timbered Setting. Utah boondocking areas facilities not modified.

4. Nebo Creek FS

Address
Fairview, Utah
GPS: 39.869455, -111.592335
Elevation: 5965′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Unofficial)

The road in is Gravel and 3.5 miles from a paved road. Nebo Creek FS is open May 1 – Nov 1. There are 1-5 Utah boondocking campgrounds at this location and the maximum RV length is 25 feet. You may stay 14 days at Nebo Creek FS.

5. Bryces Draw

Address
Elk Ridge, Utah
GPS: 39.90039, -111.726
Elevation: 7139′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

Utah boondocking areas approx 1 mile above tinneys flat…santaquin canyon Utah take main st and center street go south up santaquin canyon you will go through trombolt, which has a lot of free sites and sites for tents etc.

6. Jackson Dispersed

Address
Forest Road 149
Utah
GPS: 40.014092, -110.960582
Elevation: 8442′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Free Utah boondocking campgrounds in the Ashley National Forest’s Duchesne Ranger District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. This is a high elevation location.

7. Sheep Creek Camping Area

Address
Spanish Fork, Utah
GPS: 39.983693, -111.332425
Elevation: 5935′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

The road in is Gravel. There are 16-29 Utah boondocking areas at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited. You may stay 14 days at Sheep Creek Camping Area. Large open level dispersed camping area. Easy access for larger rigs from highway 6. No amenities other than rock fire rings. Very little shade.

8. Lake Fork

Address
Fairview, Utah
GPS: 39.93871, -111.41755
Elevation: 5994′

Management: Public – Forest Service

The road in is Dirt and Depends on the campsite you choose. miles from a paved road. There are 6-15 Utah boondocking campgrounds at this location and the maximum RV length is 25 feet. You may stay 16 Days at Lake Fork. Lake fork is beautiful! I’ve been going here every summer for the past 25 years. The fires in 2018 took quite a bit out but its still a wonderful place to get away!

9. Hobble Creek Dispersed Camping

Address
Right Fork Hobble Rd
Springville, Utah
GPS: 40.20068, -111.417231
Elevation: 5758′

Management: Public – Forest Service

The road in is Dirt and 1 mile miles from a paved road. You may stay 14 days in Utah boondocking areas at Hobble Creek Dispersed Camping. At about 10 to 12 miles up canyon. Keep to the right. Road will get smaller. Go until you get past the paved road. Go another mile and camp anywhere.

10. Sawmill Hollow

Address
Forest Road 386
Springville, Utah
GPS: 40.141154, -111.340659
Elevation: 6194′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

The road in is Paved. There are 6-15 Utah boondocking campgrounds at this location and the maximum RV length is 35 feet. You may stay 14 days at Sawmill Hollow. This campsite is located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest’s Spanish Fork Ranger District. Small free campground right inside the dispersed camping area. Shirt drive to hot spring trail head. Pit toilet, fire rings, picnic tables. Near the stream. Suitable for rigs under 30ft. and tent campers. We stayed at a nearby dispersed site, but wanted to post this for those need the toilets etc.

11. Diamond Fork Dispersed Camping

Address
Springville, Utah
GPS: 40.112287, -111.337165
Elevation: 6122′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Unofficial)

Utah boondocking areas in Diamond Fork Dispersed Camping is open spring through fall. On the first 12 miles of Diamond Fork Rd, camping is only allowed in designated sites, but past that point there are a lot of distributed camping area between the waterside and the road.

12. Clyde Creek

Address
1.1 mi on Strawberry Rd
Heber, Utah
GPS: 40.228302, -111.191681
Elevation: 7672′

Management: Public – Forest Service (USDA) (Unofficial)

The road in is Gravel and 0-5 miles from a paved road. Clyde Creek is open Summer, Fall. There are 30 or more Utah boondocking campgrounds at this location. You may stay 14 at Clyde Creek.

13. Mud Creek

Address
2.9 mile, Strawberry RD
Heber, Utah
GPS: 40.202477, -111.190048
Elevation: 7637′

Management: Public – Forest Service (USDA) (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt and 0-5 miles from a paved road. Mud Creek is open Summer, Fall. There are 30 or more Utah boondocking areas at this location. You may stay 14 at Mud Creek.

14. Strawberry Resevior, Mud Creek

Address
Daniel, Utah
GPS: 40.158463, -111.201303
Elevation: 7940′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

Utah boondocking campgrounds have a 14 day limit outside the reservoir fence on forest service lands. All primitive sites, 10+. Cool in the summer.

15. East Portal

Address
Hanna, Utah
GPS: 40.624181, -110.891064
Elevation: 8176′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Unofficial)

The road in is 4×4. Free Utah boondocking areas in the national forest. East Portal is named after a tunnel through a mountain that is used to divert the river into Provo. You can hike down Cataract Gorge when the river is being rerouted.

16. Soapstone Basin

Address
Soapstone Basin RD
Kamas, Utah
GPS: 40.537808, -110.934448
Elevation: 9749′

Management: Public – Forest Service (USDA) (Unofficial)

There are 30 or more Utah boondocking campgrounds at this location. Soapstone Basin in a popular ATV and hunting area in the South Western part of the Uinta Mountain Range which is part of the Wasatch National Forest.

17. Mirror Lake Highway (Mile Marker 10)

Address
Kamas, Utah
GPS: 40.608516, -111.124384

Management: Public – Forest Service (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt and 500 yards miles from a paved road. There are 1-5 Utah boondocking areas at this location. You may stay 14 days at Mirror Lake Highway (Mile Marker 10). Right hand side at mile marker 10 on the mirror lake highway (route 150). Road goes back a few hundred yards, with space for 5 or 6 campers / RVs.

18. South Cascade Springs Dispersed

Address
Little Deer Creek Road
Provo, Utah
GPS: 40.450184, -111.551641
Elevation: 6102′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Free Utah boondocking campgrounds in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest’s Pleasant Grove Ranger District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted.

19. Silver Lake Flat Reservoir Trailhead

Address
Sandy, Utah
GPS: 40.50679, -111.65624
Elevation: 7546′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

Utah boondocking areas have easy access from Alpine area; even the unpaved roads up were smooth. Going farther up towards Noble Camp, road gets very rocky once you cross the creek.

20. Noble Camp

Address
Sandy, Utah
GPS: 40.512665, -111.655415
Elevation: 7746′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

Utah boondocking campgrounds just a half mile from Silver Flat Lake this is an excellent area with 10+ established fire rings. This area can be busy on summer weekends and at some times the forrest road to the sites may not be passable in a vehicle (and no vehicles towing are allowed).

21. Cummings Parkway Dispersed Camping

Address
Salt Lake City, Utah
GPS: 40.559999, -111.555667
Elevation: 8278′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

The road in is Dirt and 6 miles from a paved road. Cummings Parkway Dispersed Camping is open June to November. There are 1-5 Utah boondocking areas at this location. You may stay 14 days at Cummings Parkway Dispersed Camping.

22. Middle Fork Campground Ogden River (hike in only)

Address
Road 7800 East
Eden, Utah
GPS: 41.297284, -111.752948

Management: Public (Official)

Utah boondocking campgrounds in Middle Fork Campground Ogden River (hike in only) is open April 15-December 30. You may stay 10 nights at Middle Fork Campground Ogden River (hike in only).

23. Snowmobile Parking Area

Address
Huntsville, Utah
GPS: 41.409312, -111.583104
Elevation: 7254′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Utah boondocking areas are just past bathrooms on east side of the road, short dirt road leads to two campsites. Medium clearance recommended.

24. Cache Forest Survey Marker

Address
Woodruff, Utah
GPS: 41.470827, -111.47563
Elevation: 8707′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Unofficial)

Free Utah boondocking campgrounds. Great spot right off the highway with amazing views in all directions.

25. Birch Creek

Address
Unnamed Road
Woodruff, Utah
GPS: 41.5059, -111.317232
Elevation: 6834′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Utah boondocking areas located within the Bureau of Land Management: Salt Lake District. Birch Creek is open May-Oct.

26. Logan Canyon near 2nd Dam

Address
Logan Canyon, just past 2nd dam
Logan, Utah
GPS: 41.746998, -111.733063
Elevation: 5036′

Management: Public – Forest Service (USDA) (Official)

The road in is Gravel and 0.5 miles from a paved road. Logan Canyon near 2nd Dam is open Late spring, summer, fall. There are 6-15 Utah boondocking campgrounds at this location and the maximum RV length is 30+. You may stay 14 days at Logan Canyon near 2nd Dam.

27. Temple Peak

Address
Logan, Utah
GPS: 41.83325, -111.52565
Elevation: 8766′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

Utah boondocking areas all along this area. Take US 89 and turn south onto FR055 there are dispersed campsites all along this road. No hookups. National Forest lands. 14 day limit. Spotty cell phone service. Beautiful views. Love this area and want to share.

28. Logan Canyon, Temple Fork Road

Address
Temple Fork Road (FR007)
Logan, Utah
GPS: 41.829339, -111.579329
Elevation: 5906′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

The road in is Dirt. Logan Canyon, Temple Fork Road is open seasonally. There are 6-15 Utah boondocking campgrounds at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited. You may stay 14 in 30 days at Logan Canyon, Temple Fork Road.

29. Smithfield Canyon

Address
Richmond, Utah
GPS: 41.87061, -111.75525
Elevation: 5459′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

Free Dispersed camping in the National Forest’s Logan Ranger District. Reservations are not accepted at this campsite. This is a high elevation location. Utah boondocking areas for camping along dirt road by the river.

30. Logan Canyon Summit

Address
FR055
Garden City, Utah
GPS: 41.923295, -111.476502
Elevation: 7802′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Free Utah boondocking campgrounds in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest’s Logan Ranger District. Reservations are not accepted at this campsite. This is a high elevation location.

31. Franklin Basin Camp Ground

Address
Richmond, Utah
GPS: 41.933316, -111.567085
Elevation: 6676′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

The road in is Dirt and .5 miles from a paved road. Franklin Basin Camp Ground is open year round. There are 6-15 Utah boondocking areas at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited. You may stay 14 at Franklin Basin Camp Ground.

32. High Creek

Address
High Creek Canyon Road
Richmond, Utah
GPS: 41.976014, -111.734986
Elevation: 5554′

Management: Public – Forest Service

High Creek is open May-Oct.

Free Utah boondocking campgrounds located within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest’s Logan Ranger District. Reservations are not accepted at this campsite.

The majority of the west is made up of public land. There are lots of choices for Utah boondocking campgrounds near Salt Lake City, well into the flat areas of the West Desert, and throughout the southern red rock, with roughly 63 percent of all Utah land still public. Free camping opportunities abound throughout Utah, allowing visitors to see the state’s lesser-known regions.

Antelope Flat (Ashley National Forest)

Antelope Flat Campground is located in the Ashley National Forest within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, on the beaches of the picturesque Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet. Antelope Flat is popular with visitors because it provides quick access to boating, water skiing, and fishing.

The Ashley National Forest has 1.3 million acres of recreational activities! The Ashley National Forest manages 276,175 acres of the High Uintas Wilderness Area, which provides serene isolation and access to Kings Mountain, Utah’s highest peak. Utah boondocking campgrounds with RV camping and leisure are beckoning with 1,156 campsites, 8 picnic spots, and 1,151 miles of roads and trails for all-terrain vehicles.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, State Route 150

State Route 150 is one of the greatest locations of Utah boondocking areas if you want to explore the mountains east of Salt Lake City and Park City. It passes through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, where free dispersed camping is permitted within 150 feet of a Forest Service road and 100 feet of water. Take one of the forest roads that branch off of SR-150 for the greatest views; contact the local office for a motor vehicle use map. Two nice places to start are Christmas Meadows Road and FR 036.

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Utah boondocking spots takes the trophy as one of the most exciting destinations for Utah dispersed campsites in the United States. From forested mountains and alpine lakes in the north to odd red-rock formations in the south, the terrain is incredibly diverse.

Utah Boondocking Spots

This may just be the best state for boondocking and Utah dispersed campsites in the US. Much of the property is held by the Bureau of Land Management, which allows free camping as long as you stay for no more than 14 days and transfer your RV at least 25 miles away after that.

A fresh, more stunning view awaits you at every turn, whether you’re Utah hiking through strange slot canyons or fishing wild rivers under the autumn trees.

That’s just the beginning. Rock climbing, mountain biking, free camping at Utah dispersed campsites, kayaking, photography, and more are all available in Utah. Furthermore, because more than 60% of this magnificent wilderness is public land, there’s never a shortage of fresh boondocking spots in Utah. Every month of the year, Utah provides world-class free camping and experiences.

Bryce Canyon is in the far north of the state, just outside of Brigham City, and Box Elder Campground is ideal for RV boondocking in Utah. It’s for campers who don’t want to get too far away from civilization.

It’s run by the Forest Service and provides flush toilets and clean drinking water for a $22 fee. Mantua Reservoir, with its crystal-clear and cold water, is also close by, tempting would-be swimmers.

19 Great NE Utah Boondocking Spots With Maps

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1. Atchee Ridge 1

Address
Atchee Ridge Road
Utah
GPS: 39.66062, -109.096279
Elevation: 7740′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Utah boondocking spots in the Bureau of Land Management: Vernal District. Reservations are not accepted at this campsite. This is a high elevation location.

2. Atchee Ridge 2

Address
Big Park Road
Utah
GPS: 39.706898, -109.143243
Elevation: 7234′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah dispersed campsites in the Bureau of Land Management: Vernal District. First come -> first served. No reservations accepted. This is a high elevation location.

3. Green River Bridge

Address
Utah 45
Jensen, Utah
GPS: 40.313998, -109.482127
Elevation: 4715′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Utah boondocking spots in the Bureau of Land Management: Vernal District. First come -> First Camped. Reservations not accepted.

4. Cliff Ridge

Address
Blue Mountain Road
Jensen, Utah
GPS: 40.367729, -109.11962
Elevation: 8114′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management

Free Utah dispersed campsites in the Bureau of Land Management: Vernal District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted. This is a high elevation location.

5. BLM Land outside of Dinosaur National Monument (drive through on the Utah Side)

Address
Jensen, Utah
GPS: 40.406242, -109.182781
Elevation: 5299′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

Utah boondocking spots in the Bureau of Land Management: Vernal District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted The road in is Gravel and 4-5 miles from a paved road. There are 1-5 campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 15 feet.

6. BLM Just Outside of Dinosaur National Park

Address
Jensen, Utah
GPS: 40.41822, -109.20546
Elevation: 5108′

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

Free Utah dispersed campsites in the Bureau of Land Management: Vernal District. First come -> first camped. No reservations are accepted The road in is Gravel and 4-5 miles from a paved road. This campsite is just outside of the Dinosaur National Park border. You need to drive through the park from the Vernal, Utah side to access this spot, but it’s great if you are planning to visit the park.

7. Massey Meadow Dispersed

Address
13400-13540 Forest Road 031
Vernal, Utah
GPS: 40.625296, -109.786508
Elevation: 7730′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Utah boondocking spots in the Ashley National Forest’s Vernal Ranger District. First come -> first served. No reservations accepted. This is a high elevation location.

8. Old Quarry

Address
U.S. 191
Vernal, Utah
GPS: 40.875583, -109.463922
Elevation: 7195′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Free Utah dispersed campsites in the Ashley National Forest’s Flaming Gorge Ranger District. No reservations. First come, first served. This is a high elevation location.

9. Green Draw Road

Address
Vernal, Utah
GPS: 40.801497, -109.459868
Elevation: 8115′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Unofficial)

The road in is Dirt and 0.5 – 8 miles from a paved road. Green Draw Road is open Spring – after snow runoff. There are 30 or more Utah boondocking spots at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited. You may stay 16 days at Green Draw Road. Numerous dry camp sites along and near US FS Green Draw Road off US 191 approx. 30 miles North of Vernal, UT. Forest Service campground with dump and water within 3 miles.

10. Long Park Reservoir

Address
Forest Road 043
Vernal, Utah
GPS: 40.774076, -109.76492
Elevation: 9970′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Free Utah dispersed campsites in the Ashley National Forest’s Vernal Ranger District. First come -> first served. No reservations accepted. This is a high elevation location.

11. South Fork

Address
Forest Road 214
Vernal, Utah
GPS: 40.734983, -109.73956
Elevation: 9672′

Management: Public – Forest Service

7900-foot elevation. 6 Utah boondocking spots on the South Fork of Rock Creek, and near the south shore of Upper Stillwater Reservoir. Trail from campground goes north into the High Uintas Wilderness.

12. Windy Park Dispersed

Address
Forest Road 545
Vernal, Utah
GPS: 40.760807, -109.639998
Elevation: 9383′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Free Utah dispersed campsites in the Ashley National Forest’s Vernal Ranger District. This campsite does not use a reservation system. First come, first served. This is a high elevation location.

13. Oaks Park Campground

Address
Forest Road 018.
Vernal, Utah
GPS: 40.748333, -109.626667
Elevation: 9334′

Management: Public – USDA Forest Service

The road in is Dirt. Oaks Park Campground is open during summer. There are 6-15 Utah boondocking spots at this location and the maximum RV length is 25 feet. You may stay 16 days at Oaks Park Campground. 9200 ft. elevation. 11 campsites on the south shore of large and lovely Oaks Park Reservoir. There is a pump handle well on the west shore of the reservoir. Trails lead north from the lake, and the area is open to OHV use

14. North Fork Dispersed Camping Area

Address
Red Cloud Loop Road (FR 018)
Vernal, Utah
GPS: 40.741201, -109.679777
Elevation: 9252′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

The road in is Dirt. North Fork Dispersed Camping Area is open seasonally. There are 1-5 Utah dispersed campsites at this location. You may stay 16 days at North Fork Dispersed Camping Area.

15. Grizzly Ridge Meadow Camping Area

Address
Forest Road 468
Red Canyon, Utah
GPS: 40.752657, -109.486711
Elevation: 8474′

Management: Public – Forest Service (Official)

Free Dispersed camping in the Ashley National Forest’s Flaming Gorge Ranger District. No reservations. First come, first served. This is a high elevation location. The road in is Dirt. There are 1-5 Utah boondocking spots at this location and the maximum RV length is unlimited. You may stay 14 days at Grizzly Ridge Meadow Camping Area.

16. Kane Hollow Dispersed

Address
Forest Road 426
Vernal, Utah
GPS: 40.712105, -109.532332
Elevation: 8583′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Free Utah dispersed campsites in the Ashley National Forest’s Vernal Ranger District. No reservations. First come, first served. This is a high elevation location. Plenty of room for 6-12 larger RV’s with vault toilet. FS Rd. 18 is paved all the way to this site. Nice weather at 9000′ elevation but limited phone and tv, 40 min. to Vernal for grocery and fuel. Not really an ‘overnight’ stop but more like a Week’s stay among the nice trees !

17. Range Study Area Dispersed

Address
Forest Road 217
Vernal, Utah
GPS: 40.715021, -109.47561
Elevation: 8425′

Management: Public – Forest Service

Utah boondocking spots in the Ashley National Forest’s Vernal Ranger District. Reservations are not accepted at this campsite. This is a high elevation location.

18. Dispersed BLM land off 341

Address
Daggett County, Utah
GPS: 40.991447, -109.453027

Management: Public – Bureau of Land Management: (Official)

Dispersed Pull off with level grassy site, great views, no facilities The road in is Gravel and 1 miles from a paved road. Dispersed BLM land off 341 is open Always. There are 1-5 Utah dispersed campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 45 feet. You may stay 16 at Dispersed BLM land off 341.

19. Navajo Cliffs

Address
Forest Road 619
Manila, Utah
GPS: 40.989178, -109.560269

Management: Public – Forest Service

Utah boondocking spots located within the Ashley National Forest’s Flaming Gorge Ranger District. Navajo Cliffs is open May-Sep

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