The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration manages this dispersed camping area within Dinosaur National Monument, offering free primitive sites accessible by passenger vehicle. Campers park along dirt roads that can become impassable when wet, with a posted prohibition on trailers due to muddy conditions after rain.
Sites vary from shaded spots under cottonwoods to exposed canyon positions overlooking Blue Mountain. Some campers find spots near a flowing canal that provides water sounds throughout the night. Teresa A. notes the area sees "a little bit of traffic but by sunset we were alone" with "tons of stars" visible after dark. True dispersed camping means no facilities—pack it in, pack it out applies.
Fire pits consist of simple rock circles, though some sites have minimal setups that may not suit all campers. Road proximity varies by site, with some positioned directly off the access route where monument traffic passes through during daytime hours. Cell service remains available despite the remote setting.
Campers must pay the monument entrance fee unless arriving after 5 PM. For those wanting established facilities, Lower Blue Mt Road BLM Dispersed sits less than a mile southeast.
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Map & DirectionsDispersed Camping Near Dinosaur National Monument is located in Utah near Jensen
Coordinates
40.4145 N
109.19168 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 6/17/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 6/17/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- 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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 44 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 20 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 36 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 4 hrs 4 min from Ogden, UT
