Accessible via a paved highway pulloff, Franklin Basin Road provides dispersed camping with basic facilities in a large gravel loop area. The lower section accommodates big rigs and includes vault toilets, though campers must pack out all trash. Cell phone service is unavailable throughout the area.
Winter visitors find the site functions as a sno-park when snow conditions allow, with snowmobilers using the area as a staging ground during peak season. The road leading to upper dispersed sites closes seasonally, concentrating winter camping in the main loop. For additional options, campers can explore camping near Garden City or visit nearby Red Banks Campground when seasonal access permits.
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Location
Dispersed CampingFranklin Basin Road is located in Utah
Coordinates
41.93412399 N
111.5675341 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
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 29 min from Logan, UT
- 1 hr 13 min from Ogden, UT
- 1 hr 40 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 2 hrs 3 min from Pocatello, ID









