Bureau of Land Management oversees Horseshoe Canyon, a dispersed camping area accessible by vehicle near Hanksville. This BLM site operates under the Richfield Field Office and provides drive-in access for campers exploring Utah's red rock country. The dispersed format means no designated sites or developed amenities, requiring visitors to bring their own water and practice Leave No Trace principles.
Campers can find campsites near Hanksville for additional options in the area. Potato Bottom Campground — Canyonlands National Park offers a more structured alternative with established sites about 10 miles east.
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Map & DirectionsHorseshoe Canyon is located in Utah near Hanksville
Coordinates
38.47387688 N
110.1999246 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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.
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 36 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 29 min from Provo, UT
- 4 hrs from Salt Lake City, UT
- 4 hrs 57 min from Farmington, NM
