Gravel crunching under tires along Lockhart Road marks the start of this dispersed camping area on BLM land adjacent to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. Pullouts begin roughly 200 meters from the main road and continue north past Hamburger Rock Campground, giving campers a range of spots to choose from at varying distances from the highway. Sites are spread across open terrain, meaning neighbors are visible in most directions, though the spacing between pullouts provides a reasonable degree of separation. No pets are permitted.
The area draws a mix of RV travelers and tent campers. A 28-foot RV can navigate the road without significant difficulty, and reviewers confirm that finding a spot by mid-afternoon on a weekend in October is realistic. Climbers use the surrounding mesas during the day, and Indian Creek Falls Group Site sits just up the road to the north. Campfires are allowed, and alcohol is permitted on site.
Summer temperatures run high, and multiple reviewers point to April through May as the most manageable window for a visit. Lauren S. notes "plenty of pullouts / drive in spots for big RVs and a heap of camping spots," which reflects the general character of the area. Those planning a fall trip may find the Needles District less congested than other parts of the park. Bring enough water for your stay, as no hookups or water sources are available on site.
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Map & DirectionsHamburger Rock Dispersed Camping is located in Utah near Canyonlands National Park
Coordinates
38.19953938 N
109.6719673 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/4/26
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 29 usersLast on 8/4/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/4/26
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
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- 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
- 4 hrs 5 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 15 min from Farmington, NM
- 5 hrs 30 min from Provo, UT
- 6 hrs 1 min from Salt Lake City, UT
