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Haycock Ranch Road BLM

Haycock Ranch Road BLM, near Escalante, Utah, is a laid-back spot for those who enjoy the great outdoors without the fuss of modern amenities. This area offers a wide expanse of sites, allowing campers to spread out and find their own slice of desert paradise, perfect for stargazing and soaking in the natural beauty.

Visitors often rave about the stunning night skies, with one camper noting, “The night sky was AMAZING.” While there are no water or restroom facilities, the location is well-loved for its peaceful atmosphere and proximity to the scenic wonders of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and nearby national parks like Bryce and Capitol Reef.

The terrain can be a bit windy, and shade is scarce, so be prepared for the elements. Reviewers have mentioned that the area can get hot in the summer, but the trade-off is a fantastic sense of solitude, with many sites far enough apart to feel like you have the place to yourself. Just keep in mind that it’s a drive-in area, so you’ll want to bring everything you need for a comfortable stay.

If you’re looking for a quiet escape with breathtaking views and a chance to disconnect, Haycock Ranch Road BLM is worth considering. Just remember to pack your essentials and enjoy the wide-open spaces!

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Location

Haycock Ranch Road BLM is located in Utah

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Coordinates

37.72019688 N
111.52915036 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • 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.


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Reviewed Oct. 18, 2024

Private, quiet and great view

We liked this spot however we could not go in very far due to the fact that our trailer has low clearance. There are a lot of long ruts from water run off.

There are two dumpsters near the entrance. Area was clean and good cell service.

Location is ideal for area slot canyons etc.

Sitedispersed
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Christine Z., October 18, 2024
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Christine Z., October 18, 2024
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Christine Z., October 18, 2024
Reviewed Apr. 30, 2024

Crowded

This area is right off the highway and had 25 or more campers there. Full size rigs, trailers, vans and tents. No thank you. Keep going, you'll find something.

Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Sep. 18, 2023

Fantastic Spot

There are a lot of sites off of Hole-in-the-rock road. I drove for a min or so and found this site. Easily accessible for non-RV. Beautiful desert camping

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Devin G., September 18, 2023
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Devin G., September 18, 2023
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Reviewed May. 10, 2023

Wide open areas

Great place to stay. Some sites close to others, some distant. Very large area - about 1/2 mile long. Could be windy, no shade. Good cell service. Dumpsters available. 10 minutes away from Escalante, but very dark at night. Could be hot in summer.

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Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Apr. 26, 2023

Hole in the rock

Great spot to camp at. The sites were spread out, and there were lots of sites to choose from. Had a pull behind camper. Night sky was AMAZING. Perfect spot for those who don't want neighbors. No water, toilets etc... good Verizon cell service. Would stay here again. Great central spot between all the stuff down in the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Close to Bryce NP, southern part of Capital Reef NP.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by mark K., April 26, 2023
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by mark K., April 26, 2023
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by mark K., April 26, 2023
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Reviewed Nov. 3, 2022

Nice sites

This is a quiet place to camp. Lots of sites. Not far from main rd. Great slot canyons and devils garden right down the road. No water, dump or bathrooms.

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Eric G., November 3, 2022
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Eric G., November 3, 2022
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Eric G., November 3, 2022
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Reviewed Jun. 16, 2022

Wide spread oasis

It’s hot down there and not really any shade. However, it was a good distance from everything. The town of Escalante was only a 12 minute drive. 10 minute down the dirt road is the Devil’s Garden. Kids had a great time here. There is a ton of places to set up camp and we were far enough away from any neighbors that we felt like we had the area to ourselves.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Jeff H., June 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Jeff H., June 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Jeff H., June 16, 2022
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2021

Escalante Enjoyment

I dispersed camped here and it was very peaceful and quiet Located a little outside of Escalante, UT

SiteDispered off of Hole in the Rock Road
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Sep. 30, 2021

BLM200 on a cliff

Most excellent place with great views if you camp close to the edge. We maneuvered a 32 ft RV through the trees right up to the edge which allotted us great valley views at all times.

SiteOn the edge.
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Andre , September 30, 2021
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Andre , September 30, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 21, 2021

Nice, mostly widely spaced sites, just a short distance off of Hwy 12 East

We have a 36’ Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and parked and dropped just past the start of Hole in the Rock Road, then went to scout for a site that would accommodate us. We found a nice site on the ridge about 0.7 of a mile in or so and stayed for 4 days(early/mid June). We would have stayed longer, but the temperatures went into the mid/upper 90’s, so we left and headed further North to escape some of the heat. Some of the sites we passed on the way to ours are clustered a little more closely together, but would make nice group sites. There are more sites further in along Hole in the Rock Road, but the road can get pretty rough in places. There is quite a bit of traffic on Hole in the Rock Road and the vehicles and ATVs do kick up bit of dust. The further off of the road you can get the better, and with the winds predominantly out of the“West”, that side of the road is generally less dusty. Although it is usually windy in this area, so that alone can kick up a fair bit of dust too, and with the windows open, it tends to get everywhere. There are a number of trails/forest roads in the immediate area to hike and/or bike. Due to the decades long drought, there is usually a fire ban in the area. AT&T coverage was good, with 2-3 Bars of LTE service and speeds up to about 8 MB/s. There are no tall trees, so we were able to get DISH coverage on all three western satellites at our site. There were also 37 OTA channels to be had with our fixed omni antenna.

SiteNA
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Ray & Terri F., June 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Ray & Terri F., June 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Ray & Terri F., June 21, 2021
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Reviewed May. 15, 2021

Fine Dirt in Every Crevice

I had to abandon my campsite because the dirt blowing around was so bad that I couldn't prevent it from getting in my tent. I would not recommend tent camping here.

Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Apr. 25, 2021

Amazing Spot

A really great BLM spot with tons of open areas for tents, RVs, trailers, etc. Everyone kept their distance and we enjoyed a nice sunset over the mountains.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Marshall M., April 25, 2021
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Marshall M., April 25, 2021
Reviewed Apr. 5, 2021

Great view. Lots of choices.

This was a great place. Some had fire rings, some didn't, but not much else. Just how I like it. Not far from escalate if you need supplies.

  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by jamieson W., April 5, 2021
Reviewed Apr. 1, 2021

Great!

Lots of spots and lots of tall shrubbery around for privacy when car camping!

Reviewed Nov. 12, 2020

Great camping spot

Right off the hole in the rock road with plety of campsites to choose from. Gets windy and cold at night so be prepared to getting sand everywhere. Great panoramic view. Great view of the sunset and sunrise. There are rock ring firepits. No toilets. Yes to cell service. Great quiet site. However when we were leaving Saturday morning, there was a large gathering of side by side ATVs.

  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Stacy C., November 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Stacy C., November 12, 2020
Reviewed Jun. 7, 2020

Great camping spot for The Hole in the Rock road

As soon as you turn onto Hole in the rock road you make an almost immediate right and your there. This camping area is on a plateau and pretty vast. Lost of spots and side paths to find a great spot to set up camp. Awesome panoramic views all around. The winds can pick up on here so secure your tent good. I stayed two nights here while out exploring the canyons off hole in the rock road during the temps. Daytime temps were high but night temperatures were cool. Also had cell reception here. No facilities of any kind so. One prepared. No toilets of any kind.

  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Robert  W., June 7, 2020
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Robert  W., June 7, 2020
  • Review photo of Haycock Ranch Road BLM by Robert  W., June 7, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Haycock Ranch Road BLM?

    Haycock Ranch Road BLM is located at 5687 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Haycock Ranch Road BLM?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Haycock Ranch Road BLM, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Haycock Ranch Road BLM?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.