Dispersed camping in the high desert outside places to camp near Thompson, Highway Side Camping sits along a highway corridor that, according to one recent camper, produces no audible road noise at the site. The terrain is flat, bugs are minimal, and wind has not been a reported issue. Nights here bring open, dark skies with little light pollution. Nearby dispersed options include Salt Valley Road Dispersed — State Trust Lands less than a mile north. Campers comfortable with no-frills, self-supported setups will find this worth a look.
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Map & DirectionsHighway Side Camping is located in Utah near Thompson
Coordinates
38.86817721827357 N
109.8155497123691 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 7/21/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 7/21/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/21/26
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Features
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.





