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Deer Creek Campground is a small, cozy campground nestled in Deer Creek Canyon at 5,800 ft. It contains seven campsites. Potable water is not available. This small campground is located along the scenic Burr Trail Road in the Grand Staircase-Escalante...
McMillan Spring Campground sits in a Ponderosa pine forest on a large flat with expansive views. At 8400 ft, it is regularly used by many visitors and seems to be a favorite among big game hunters in the fall. McMillan...
Lonesome Beaver Campground lies in the middle of Sawmill Basin and sits at an elevation of over 8,000 feet, Due to road conditions the campground can be challenging to access. However, the setting and experience is worth the drive. Lonesome...
South Temple Wash Campground is located just west of the turnoff to Goblin Valley State Park at the base of the San Rafael Reef. One of the most distinctive geologic features of central Utah, the Reef is a 75-mile-long rocky...
Overview White House campground is located approximately 43 miles east of Kanab, Utah, two miles to the south of Highway 89 and the Paria Contact Station, at the end of Monument Road 751 . The campground sits in a broad...
Calf Creek Campground is a desert oasis located within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The Recreation Area includes a 13-site campground, a day-use picnic area and a trailhead. The campground provides small sites nestled along Calf Creek on a first-come...
Buckhorn Draw is a stunning canyon cut into the Navajo, Kayenta, and Wingate Sandstones. There are many campsites along the nine miles of road between the canyon walls. The 26 individual sites are located along the way and are $15/night...
The 14,650-acre Mount Logan Wilderness Area lies 45 miles south of Colorado City, Arizona, just north of the Grand Canyon in Mohave County. Mt. Logan is an area of interesting volcanic activity. It includes basalt ledges, cinder cones, ponderosa pine...
Campsites are located along the banks of the Colorado River looking across to the scenic sandstone "Entrada Bluffs" area. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Two group sites, Dewey Bridge Group Sites B and C, are available...
Overview Campsites are located along the banks of the Colorado River looking across to the scenic sandstone "Entrada Bluffs" area. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Two group sites are available for reservation through Recreation.gov. The campground...
Overview Campsites are located near the banks of the Colorado River, offering vistas of the river canyon, Fisher Towers and the area's captivating red rock formations. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Four group sites, Lower Onion...
The 6.0 mile round trip hike to the 126 foot lower falls is on a developed trail adjacent to Calf Creek. The hike is moderately difficult due to sandy sections. An interpretive brochure is available at the trailhead. The hike...
Located just a few hundred yards downstream of the San Rafael campground, this was built by equestrians for equestrians. Six campsites with pullouts to accommodate vehicle and horsetrailer surround a central holding pen with 3 separate stalls.
McCoy Flats Mountain Bike Trail System, located at the edge of the Uinta Basin west of Vernal, UT, offers 35 miles of interconnecting loops for riders of all skill levels. The trail system provides an ideal mix of flowing single...
Overview William’s Bottom Campground is located along State Route 279, also known as Potash Road. The area is named after John “Doc” Williams, Moab’s first community medical doctor. Around the turn of the 19th century, Doc Williams established his residence...
Overview Campsites with spectacular views of the Colorado River that accommodate tents only (no trailers or large vehicles). Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The campsites offer more secluded sites and beautiful views of the Colorado River...
Overview Individual sites at this riverside campground are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The campsites offer spectacular views of the Colorado River and the massive, red, rock cliffs of Arches National Park. This campground is very popular due to...
Overview Campsites are tucked within the steep canyon walls of "Big Bend" along the Colorado River. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The campsites offer beautiful views of the Colorado River and surrounding canyon landscape. There are...
Overview Hatch Point Campground is located 56 miles southwest of Moab. The campground is situated on a mesa top which offers fine views of the surrounding area. The remote and quiet location guarantees excellent star-gazing opportunities. Campsites are available on...
Surrounded by forested mountains and cottonwood trees at 6000 feet elevation, Clover Spring Campground is a quiet, peaceful getaway with a natural spring-fed stream that gives this site its name. There are 10 individual first-come first-served sites for $12 per...
The campground and day use area offer camping and picnicking opportunities along the Green River. The campground consists of 12 sites, with some sites intended for large groups. Sites include metal fire rings, picnic tables, an outhouse, and camping pads...
Temple Mountain Townsite Campground is located at the intersection of Temple Mountain and Behind-the-Reef Roads, two miles west of the turnoff to Goblin Valley State Park. One of the most distinctive geologic features of central Utah, the Reef is a...
Starr Springs Campground sits on the southeast end of Mount Hillers. It is a favorite among geology enthusiasts, rock hounds, and late season hunters. Starr Springs offers twelve individual camp sites and one large group site. The campground also has...
Slickrock Bike Trail is part of the National Trails System, which is a network of scenic, historic, and recreation trails created by the National Trails System Act of 1968. These trails provide for outdoor recreation needs; promote the enjoyment, appreciation...
Located in the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, the Grand Gulch Mine is an abandoned copper mine from the late 1800s. The original stone buildings, bunkhouse, old steam engine parts, and two dump trucks remain on the site.
Located within the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument co-managed by the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management, Nampaweap Trail is a short 1.5 mile out and back hike. The hike traverses a small canyon with basalt outcroppings. Many ancient...
Located within the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument co-managed by the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management, this remote homestead and ranch in Horse Valley on the Shivwits Plateau was established by Jonathan Deyo Waring in 1925. The site...
Pelican Lake Recreation Area is located at 4,800 feet and has 13 campsites, 3 of which are big enough for large families or groups. Pelican Lake is well-known for the outstanding bluegill and bass fishing. Bird-watching is a popular pastime...
Located within the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument co-managed by the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management, Pine Ranch is typical of the small, family-owned cattle operations that co-existed on the remote and isolated Arizona Strip from the last...
Located within the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, Tassi Ranch consists of a 1930s-era stone ranch house, a barn, corral, and a grove of huge cottonwood trees beside a seasonal stream called Pigeon Wash. The remains of a holding pond and...
The Rojo mountain bike trail is an advanced technical flow trail on Bureau of Land Management public lands near Vernal, Utah. With deep craters, large drops, and technical turns, climbs and moves, it is not for the faint of heart...
It is said that Joseph Nielson discovered this amazing sink hole in 1927. He was heading back to his camp at night when he strayed into the area. His horse stopped and absolutely refused to go another step. He got...
This trail system provides ample opportunity for OHV enthusiasts to explore hundreds of miles of trails within the area. Jeeping, UTV, ATV, Motorcycles and Mountain bikers can find multiple different opportunities for adventure on varying terrain and types. The Chimney...
Recommended Users: Hikers. Singletrack trail. 0.3 miles in length. Difficulty: Easy. This short section of trail was once a section of the historic water canal. The tunnels connecting the Canal Trail around the drainage are now too dangerous for use...
Camping facilities are provided at the San Rafael Bridge Recreation Site, adjacent to the San Rafael River. This recreation site is bordered by the lofty escarpment to the north and large buttes to the east and west. The North Campground...
The Pine Spring Kiosk offers an unimproved staging area and a map kiosk. Water and other amenities are not available. This area is also used for grazing. Please be cautious and respectful of the wildlife and range improvements.
Overview Riverside camping for tents, RVs and trailers. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Two reservable group sites are available through Recreation.gov. The campsites offer spectacular views of the Colorado River and the massive red rock cliffs...
The Gordon Creek Trail is a 52” ATV trail with two waterfalls and an abandoned cabin. Although this trail is open for ATV use it’s an enjoyable hiking, mountain biking or equestrian trail that leads to the lower falls, upper...
Though popular and well-travelled, these canyons present an outstanding opportunity for individual exploration and discovery. They represent the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument as it was intended to be experienced. It was established with a special mission to preserve its frontier...
Overview Upper Onion Creek Campground offers striking views of the Colorado River canyon and the surrounding red rock cliffs, mesas and spires, with the La Sal Mountains as a dramatic back-drop. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis...
The Prospector Trail system was designed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation as an off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail system to provide outstanding OHV opportunities to the public while protecting and conserving natural resources and providing economic benefits to...
Recommended Users: Hikers. Route. 3.2 miles in Length. Difficulty: Moderate. The start of this hike travels along a sandy trail through brush as you get closer to the start of the canyon you will encounter a small stream of water...
Recommended Users: Hikers. Singletrack trail. 3.15 miles in length. Difficulty: Difficult. This trail is rated difficult for its length (remember to add 1.8 miles if starting from Hurricane Hills Trailhead), exposure to steep drop-offs, narrow widths, and steep grades. Only...
Overview Campsites are tucked within the steep canyon walls along the Colorado River, with spectacular views suitable for tent camping. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. This campground is popular with climbers visiting the Big Bend Bouldering...
Millsite Reservoir west of Ferron in (Emery Country) and is located at the mouth of Ferron Canyon. Millsite is a large impoundment of a midelevation desert at its interface with high, mountainous plateau and high bluffs providing a spectacular backdrop...
Recommended Users: Equestrians, Hikers, Mountain Bikers. Singletrack trail. 0.2 miles in length. Difficulty: Easy/Easiest (IMBA Trail Difficulty Rating System). U’waiv (pronounced yoo-ahv) means “valley” in Southern Paiute. This trail is used to connect the upper portion of the Santa Clara/Land...
Just of I-70 the head of Sinbad and Swasey’s cabin area invites camping, hiking, OHV trails and opportunities to explore. The elements have molded the buff-colored sandstone into pocketed watchtowers and other fanciful shapes. Members of the Swasey family first...