Sitting on a bluff just before the descent into Long Canyon along Burr Trail Road, this free dispersed area on BLM land draws campers who are comfortable without hookups, cell service, or designated sites. The drive from Boulder runs roughly 30 to 50 minutes depending on where along the corridor you settle in. Sites are scattered across the terrain, some with fire rings built by previous visitors, and the area faces open sightlines toward Steep Creek Canyon.
Crowd levels tend to stay manageable even on holiday weekends, with sites spread far enough apart to provide separation. A 16-foot travel trailer fits comfortably, and at least one reviewer confirmed a 40-plus-foot fifth wheel made it through after consulting the info center in Cannonville about route conditions. Cell signal is unreliable here. Come prepared for that, and bring all supplies from town. Steep Creek Bench sits nearby for comparison, and BLM Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Deer Creek Campground offers a developed alternative a short distance west.
As Lillian W. put it, this is "definitely back country camping, and not for the faint of heart." The isolation is real after dark. Nearby trails include Singing Canyon and Lower Gulch, and ATV routes branch off from the area as well. Pack out everything, confirm your fire is fully extinguished before leaving, and check road conditions before heading out, particularly if rain is in the forecast.
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Map & DirectionsBurr Trail Rd Dispersed Camping is located in Utah near Boulder
Coordinates
37.86045143 N
111.316367 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- 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.
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Drive Time
- 3 hrs 36 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 37 min from Provo, UT
- 4 hrs 20 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 5 hrs 58 min from Flagstaff, AZ
