Dark skies and sandy soil greet campers who pull off I-70 at Buckhorn Draw, a free dispersed area on BLM Land — Price Field Office land outside Ferron, Utah. Sites sit roughly a mile from the interstate, yet Lydia P. notes you can "cannot hear or see the traffic" once you're settled in. The gravel road in is mostly solid, though a washboard surface means slowing down pays off. Cell service is available, which campers staging a longer desert route tend to appreciate.
The area is large enough to absorb a crowd without feeling packed. Sparse trees provide some cover between sites, and one reviewer observed that the trees in the area will hide other campers even when occupancy is higher. The soil here is sandy rather than the clay-heavy ground found at some nearby spots, which means the area drains reasonably well after rain. Summer days can push into the upper 90s, and the site is dry and dusty by mid-season, so shade is limited and water should be packed in.
ATV and SXS riders use this area regularly, particularly during daylight hours. Once the sun goes down, activity tends to quiet considerably, and the absence of light pollution makes the night sky a draw in its own right. The site suits both overnight stops and longer stays, and the BLM designation keeps it free with no reservation system.
Other free dispersed options are close by for campers who want to scout alternatives. Exit 131 Dispersed Camping sits roughly a mile to the south, and BLM 7198 Dispersed — San Rafael Swell is a few miles further into the canyon country that begins north of the main pull-off area. Buckhorn Draw works best for self-sufficient campers comfortable with pack-in, pack-out conditions who want a no-cost stop with reliable cell coverage along the I-70 corridor.
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Map & DirectionsBuckhorn Draw Wickiup Site Dispersed Camp is located in Utah near Ferron
Coordinates
38.8932125 N
110.6515645 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 7/26/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 7/26/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/26/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 7/26/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 7/26/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/26/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 46 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 2 hrs 33 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 4 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 3 hrs 32 min from Ogden, UT
