SITLA 145 - Dispersed is located near the rugged terrain of Utah, characterized by rocky landscapes and sparse vegetation. Temperatures in the area can range from highs in the 90s Fahrenheit during summer to lows in the 20s during winter. Nearby attractions include Arches National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park, offering opportunities for hiking and sightseeing.

Camping on public lands away from developed recreation facilities is referred to as dispersed camping. Most of the remainder of public lands are open to dispersed camping, as long as it does not conflict with other authorized uses or in areas posted "closed to camping," or in some way adversely affects wildlife species or natural resources.

Dispersed camping is allowed on public land for a period not to exceed 14 days within a 28 consecutive day period. The 28 day period begins when a camper initially occupies a specific location on public lands. The 14 day limit may be reached either through a number of separate visits or through 14 days of continuous overnight occupation during the 28 day period. After the 14th day of occupation, the camper must move outside of a 25 mile radius of the previous location until the 29th day since the initial occupation. The purpose of this special rule is to prevent damage to sensitive resources caused by continual use of any particular areas. In addition, campers must not leave any personal property unattended for more than 10 days (12 months in Alaska).

Campsite Selection
Dispersed camp sites are located along most secondary roads and may not be marked.  Popular locations can be recognized by the telltale flat disturbed area that has been used as a camp site before.  Not all flat spots are sites. If possible, please use existing sites to avoid creating new disturbances. To further protect your public lands, campers must not dispose of any refuse, hazardous materials, sewage, or in any manner pollute the surrounding area.

SITLA 145 - Dispersed

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Thompson

The Best Camping Near Thompson, Utah

Have no idea why anyone would contribute this location to DYRT as a dispersed camp area. It is out in wide open barren State rangeland.  Road used to be nasty clay but now the County has improved it with a graded gravel surface.  However, in this area all the barren desert off the gravel road is bentonite clay and if it gets saturated you will be stuck if to far from the main County road. Cell signal is good though. 15 day camping limit on State Lands. 

https://trustlands.utah.gov/public-use/camping/


State Land Dispersed..butt ugly

Unlike the other review we thought the spot was great. It was wide open with views of rock outcroppings to the north and south. Maybe our bar is low for what is a good view? 

It was just far enough off the highway you can't hear it, but you could see the cars light off in the distance. It was only about 2 or 3 miles away.

The road to get there was easy enough drive, just a bit rough with wash boards in a few spots. We pulled in with the class c no issue. 

If you want to get out of view of the highway you could keep going east along the road, looked like there were plenty of other pull off spots. There was also some rougher trails  you could easily make with a 4x4 that would take you closer to the rocks and out of view of the highway.

For a quick stop over it was perfect and only 10min from the interstate. 


Nice spot off interstate for an overnight

I only have it 3 stars because it's nothing but a desert dirt lot for parking, you know like most of the desert SW. Otherwise, it's perfect for solar, wind energy. Perfect for Starlink, satellite tv/Internet and you are close to Moab, a fairly interesting town. We parked here for a few weeks in our van. Watched the daily sky divers, that was always cool. Great sunsets and sunrises. 

Just a place to park

Great place to Boon-dock which I prefer (I’m a nudist), so area was free of other people being around had like 4 car drive by total on a Thursday night. Area is close to visit all the sites yet away from the crowds e-bikes area awesome in this area. It is dusty it is the desert.

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