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Cottonwood/Elk Mountain Road Dispersed Campsite

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Cottonwood/Elk Mountain Road Dispersed Campsite is located near mesas and canyons. Temperatures can range from highs of 90°F in summer to lows of 20°F in winter. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Canyonlands National Park and the Needles District.

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Cottonwood/Elk Mountain Road Dispersed Campsite is located in Utah

Coordinates

37.56787501729893 N
109.58370653994886 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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2 hrs 11 min from Farmington
3 hrs 2 min from Grand Junction
3 hrs 44 min from Flagstaff
4 hrs 27 min from Provo

Bryan P.

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Reviewed Sep. 30, 2024

Easy access from UT95 in Bears Ears National Monument (BLM Land)

We were unable to find any open spots at Comb Wash Campground on the south side of the road. And the spot we found on the north side was full of sticker weeds. Yuck. Ain't nobody got time for that. So we headed up the road toward blanding until we saw a camping sign and drove a short ways up the road and found a turn out.

This is basically a convergence of several old roads. It was rather dusty/sandy. But grasses rather than sticker weeds. Cottonwood trees are in the wash below the spot. It was big enough that several vehicles could easily share this spot. A larger RV *might* do OK pulling in here.

I've checked and it is BLM land, part of the Bear's Ears National Monument. Their general rule is to allow dispersed camping off of any existing road within the monument area. Additional spots are definitely available off this road or its shoot-offs.

This is a great, secluded spot. The only reason for the 4 stars is that it isn't really a room with a view sort of location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Cottonwood/Elk Mountain Road Dispersed Campsite?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Cottonwood/Elk Mountain Road Dispersed Campsite, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Cottonwood/Elk Mountain Road Dispersed Campsite?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

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