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Looking Glass Road (Dispersed)

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Looking Glass Road (Dispersed), near Moab, Utah, is a unique spot for those who enjoy a more rugged camping experience. This area offers a chance to immerse yourself in nature without the frills—there are no amenities, so you'll need to bring everything you need and pack it out when you leave.

The dirt road leading in is well-maintained, but be prepared for some uneven terrain if you venture off the main path. Visitors have noted that while there are limited places to set up camp, the stunning views and dark skies make it worthwhile. As one camper mentioned, “Wake up next to the Rock” for a truly memorable experience.

If you're up for some adventure, the surrounding area is perfect for exploring, climbing, and photography. The nearby Wall Street climbing area and Day Canyon offer great opportunities for those looking to scale some rocks or just enjoy the scenery. Just remember, this is a no-frills location—no toilets, no trash services, and definitely no pets allowed. So, if you’re ready to rough it a bit, Looking Glass Road could be just the spot for your next outdoor escape.

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Location

Looking Glass Road (Dispersed) is located in Utah

Coordinates

38.28175424196003 N
109.40185140323126 W

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Balcony Arch

29 min away

Hamburger Rock Dispersed Camping

2 hrs 4 min away

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2 hrs from Grand Junction
2 hrs 39 min from Farmington
3 hrs 26 min from Provo
3 hrs 56 min from Salt Lake City

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Access

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

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Dispersed

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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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Scott W.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 28, 2024

Looking Glass Rock? Yes please

Well maintained but also well traveled dirt road. No camping signs are indeed posted, including not within 1 mile of the Rock. Barely can hear 191, dark dark skies, next to an arch, within an agate collecting area, yes please! But limited places to set up, free range cattle have fences up and gates closed. If you don’t feel like roughing it, a $500 per night glamping site is on the other side of the Rock.

SiteNorthwest of the Rock

Month of VisitJune

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Greg L.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 27, 2021

Poor camping IMO

Not sure if this site is accurate...the actual Looking Glass area has No Camping signs everywhere...new development? Other side rds look marginal deep sand two tracks.

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Danielle

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2021

Rt 179 in for a few dispersed spots

This area has a few spots. The ones that seemed best to us in terms of access were off of 179. Coming in from the south about a mile in, there was a pull off to the right. Going further on 179 there was a bare rock spot on the left. Fine for sleeping, and others did end up joining us. Nice to walk around, pretty quiet at night.

No amenities. Service extremely spotty Verizon.

Month of VisitMay

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Alan B.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 27, 2019

Dispersed Camping w/ Amazing Views!

If you don't plan on spending some time exploring, climbing or doing some photography on or around Looking Glass Rock, then there's not much reason to take the dirt road out to this spot. The road is dirt and well maintained until you take a cutoff to your left right as you're getting to the western boundary of the rock form. There are primitive campgrounds scattered all over the area surrounding the butte. There are some sites that do require a high clearance/4WD vehicle in order to get to as you'll be driving over uneven slick rock and some moderately deep sand. There are no amenities so bring everything you need and then pack it out!

As for adventures we did while in the area, we visited the always popular Wall Street climbing area to the west of Moab on Potash Rd. If that's too busy for ya you can also go a little further up the road and explore around Day Canyon where we also climbed the tower in the pictures, Boognish Tower. And of course if you're looking to just spend an afternoon or a night around the arch then the East Rib Route on Looking Glass Rock is an amazingly easy beginner climb (albeit slightly run out) that has a spectacular ~120' completely free hanging rappel through the window at the top of the route. Certainly the best arch rappel I've done in the area and definitely one of the more unique beginner climbs in the Moab area.

Month of VisitOctober