Free Camping Collection
Public Campground
Dandelion Flat
Dandelion Flat is located near varied terrain with flatlands and scattered vegetation. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby, Capitol Reef National Park offers hiking trails and scenic views for campers to explore.
Description
At an elevation of over 8,000 feet, and surrounded by pine and aspen trees, Dandelion Flat includes fire rings, grills, picnic tables, benches, potable water, and restrooms.
Detours Nearby

Farley Canyon — Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
1 hr 28 min away

Goblin Valley Dispersed Camping
1 hr 33 min away
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 27 min from Farmington, NM
- 4 hrs 37 min from Provo, UT
- 5 hrs 2 min from St. George, UT
- 5 hrs 19 min from Grand Junction, CO
Location
Dandelion Flat is located in Utah
Directions
23 miles south of Hanksville on the Sawmill Basin Road
Coordinates
38.12140345 N
110.75636718 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
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)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Dandelion Flat needs a permit.







