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Dalton Wash Dispersed

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Location

Dalton Wash Dispersed is located in Utah

Coordinates

37.22213102170586 N
113.11100390310713 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Tanner P.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 16, 2022

Great spot near Zion

Loved this spot. Go out the road 5-8 miles and climb up a hill to come onto a plateau of all BLM dispersed spots. We found a perfect spot tucked into the trees to help avoid some wind we were having. Did have minimal cell service (ATT, so also works in Tmo). Wouldn’t bring a camper up here, as it is bumpy the entire way out.

Month of VisitMay

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Mark O.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 12, 2021

This pin represents many spots

Great dispersed camping location near Zion. If you have a trailer or passenger vehicle, you are going to want to come from the south side of Smithsonian Butte Road (via Main St.). Take 59, just past the Chevron for about two miles, and it will be on the left. There are many campsites and numerous trails spiderwebbing out from Smithsonian Butte Road. If you have a 4WD, you’ll have no problems coming from the north.

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Month of VisitMay

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Daniel M.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 9, 2021

Just ok.

Washboard road some hairpin turns. Steep climb at the end of the road, lets you onto a huge plateau. Many spots but very windy 50mph+ and dusty. Sketchy pulling our trailer up there, great for smaller RVs.

Greg L.

Legend

Reviewed Mar. 31, 2021

Wrong pin location. Right mesa

Pin is in the wrong place. Camping is at the th or in the pj to the rim of the mesa. This pin is out in an old burn area.

Ciara S.

Scout

Reviewed Jan. 5, 2021

Good Site

Good camping site, would recommend a 4WD or AWD vehicle. The road up is steep and narrow, passing a lot of private property. Sites are out in the open, no shade. Some spots you can see Zion at a distance. About 30-40 minutes away from the entrance to Zion.

Lance

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 26, 2020

Dalton Wash CampSite

Has a nice view of canyons road up to the camp site is pretty narrow and steep but any vehicle should be able to get you up there. Multiple spots to choose from

Alan B.

Legend

Reviewed May. 30, 2019

Great free camping with a view of Zion!

Ill start off by saying that you should probably have an AWD or 4WD high clearance vehicle for the upper campsites. There are campsites lower on but are right next to the road. Getting there you'll want to follow Dalton Wash Rd all the way to the plateau, staying left the whole way unless its private property.

There are no bathrooms or amenities here so either come prepared or take care of business before heading up or inbetween excursions. The good thing from that is you'll be pretty secluded! (Cant speak for the peak months as we visited in May) The upper campsites are ~45 minutes from Zion with the lower sites being only 30 minutes away! Summer may not be the best time to visit as the sites are kind of exposed and theres not a ton of shade

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Dalton Wash Dispersed?

Dalton Wash Dispersed is located at 4501 feet.

Are fires allowed at Dalton Wash Dispersed?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Dalton Wash Dispersed, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Dalton Wash Dispersed have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Dalton Wash Dispersed does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Dalton Wash Dispersed?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.