Roughly two miles down a rocky, rutted dirt road southeast of camping near Moab, this free dispersed spot sits on State Trust Lands within Spanish Valley, where the terrain opens up to red rock formations and wide sightlines toward the surrounding canyon country. Getting there requires patience. The road is shared with ATVs and UTVs, and while campers have made it in vehicles as modest as a small sedan or low-clearance van, most reviewers recommend high clearance or AWD. Go slow, steer carefully, and expect a bumpy approach regardless of what you're driving.
No camping is permitted for the first two miles in, so watch for posted signs marking where designated sites begin. The sites themselves are marked, and at least some require a portable toilet system. This is a sensitive, protected area, and pack-in pack-out rules apply. No water sources or bathrooms are on-site, as Nick S. puts it directly: "No water source or bathrooms so plan accordingly." Some sites have rock fire rings and a bit of shade, though shade is limited overall. AT&T users have reported around two bars of cell signal.
Summer temperatures can run hot, and the road could become difficult in wet weather. Coyotes have been heard at night, worth noting for tent campers. The area draws off-road enthusiasts, so expect occasional ATV traffic during the day, though reviewers generally find it mild. Crowds tend to build near sunset, and Kenai F. notes the area "seems popular and fills up right before sunset," making an earlier arrival worthwhile if you want your pick of spots.
Nearby dispersed options in the same corridor include Behind the Rocks Road Dispersed to the southwest and Yellow Circle Crossing to the east, giving campers a few alternatives along the same general route. Those planning a longer stay in the region can find a broader range of campgrounds around State Trust Lands Spanish Valley Block to compare before committing to a site.
Campers who come prepared with water, a portable toilet, and a vehicle suited to rough dirt roads will find this spot delivers on the basics: free, dispersed, and far enough down the road that the crowds thin out.
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Map & DirectionsAnother Behind the Rocks rd Dispersed Spot is located in Utah near Moab
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
38.4197929566184 N
109.45121927906497 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/9/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 30 usersLast on 9/9/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 9/9/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/9/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 30 usersLast on 9/9/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 9/9/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- WiFi
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
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.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 51 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 2 hrs 49 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 16 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 47 min from Salt Lake City, UT
