Wildlife watchers and bird enthusiasts will find Fillmore Wildlife Management Area worth the detour off I-15. This free dispersed camping area in central Utah sits on gravel and dirt roads a short drive from the interstate, with large open sites spread across grass and dirt terrain, surrounded by views of snow-capped mountains in most directions. Sites have fire rings and are spaced well apart from one another.
Road conditions are the most important planning factor here. The single-lane access road has potholes and ruts, and multiple reviewers flag it as genuinely problematic after rain or snow, noting the ground can turn soft and slippery fast. Dry conditions make it manageable for everyday vehicles, though the road gets rougher farther east. Sites closer to the entrance pick up some highway noise, while those farther in tend to be quieter. Cell coverage runs strong near the front of the area, with signal likely dropping as you head deeper in.
Cows occasionally wander through camp, and mornings and evenings bring consistent bird activity. Chenoa E. notes "plenty of birdwatching and perhaps other wildlife if you're lucky." Clear nights open up wide skies with good visibility. The area works well as an overnight stop for travelers passing through on I-15, with campers exploring camping near Fillmore finding several other options in the broader corridor. Campers wanting a more developed setup nearby can look at Fish Lake National Forest Campsite a few miles north.
Description
The Fillmore Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a designated area in Utah managed by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) for wildlife conservation and public access. It's part of a network of 193 WMAs in Utah, aimed at protecting critical habitats, mitigating wildlife depredation, and providing hunting and fishing opportunities
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Map & DirectionsFillmore Wildlife Management Area is located in Utah near Fillmore
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
39.163475561660505 N
112.2036478595996 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/4/26- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/4/26
- AT&TLTESome 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)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- 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.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 9 min from Provo, UT
- 1 hr 39 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 2 hrs 7 min from Ogden, UT
- 2 hrs 9 min from St. George, UT
