Best Dispersed Camping near Castle Valley, UT

Searching for the best camping near Castle Valley, UT? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Utah camping has to offer. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Castle Valley and user-submitted reviews.

Best Dispersed Sites Near Castle Valley, Utah (85)

    1. Dispersed Camping Outside of Moab - Sovereign Lands

    52 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 538-5418

    "high clearance vehicle recommended. Low clearance vehicles can access sights closer to highway. Lots of camping spots tucked away if you continue down the road."

    "We tent camped here in mid December and it was cold at night, but nothing too terrible if you have the right sleeping bags."

    2. Porcupine rim campground

    15 Reviews
    Castle Valley, UT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 636-3500

    "Dispersed camping with the best view I've ever seen. Even had clean vault toilet. There is a strict fire ban most of the time."

    "We went to Porcupine Rim Campground (Dispersed) on Oct. 15, 21 - Oct. 17, 21. The road to get yonder is uphill and bumpy, rocky."

    3. Yellow Circle Road Dispersed Camping Area

    30 Reviews
    La Sal, UT
    15 miles
    Website

    "There are no amenities (with the exception of occasional fire pits), but plenty of space for campers, large RVs, tents, etc. We were fine with a 2WD car."

    "This was our second night boondocking near Moab, and it was peaceful. We were the only ones out in this area camping with not a single car driving by while we were here."

    4. Castleton Tower

    9 Reviews
    Castle Valley, UT
    2 miles

    "There is a roofless pit toilet and no water available but there are a few elevated tent pads."

    "Primitive camping but plenty of space for parking. No amenities but absolutely beautiful. Hiking was wonderful. The canyon/waterway leading to the tower is a really excellent hike."

    5. South Klondike Bluffs / Road 142 Dispersed

    29 Reviews
    Arches National Park, UT
    19 miles

    "Good safe spot right off the highway. Made it in my front wheel drive 21’ van. Just go slow. Lots of rocks sticking up and little rivets in the road. I was able to get around them."

    "Easy access. Many spots. Gas pipeline marked near road. You can hear road noise. 14 day camping limit. Large camping areas. Can't beat free."

    6. BLM Middle Fork Shafer Canyon Dispersed

    35 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    23 miles
    +1 (435) 259-2100

    "A car with some high clearance and 4WD is probably necessary for this."

    "Per Greg’s review, this road would be very difficult to navigate without a 4 wheel drive with adequate ground clearance. My Subaru Outback managed nicely with X mode."

    7. Behind the Rocks Road Dispersed

    13 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 259-2100

    "All of the campgrounds on UT 128 were full during our late night drive way out that direction; easy enough to find Behind the Rocks, pulled in late, found an open spot, still some people up at early morning"

    "We got here early about 3 o’clock on a Saturday however, most of the sites were already taken so the site that we ended up staying at the driveway was a little washed out and parts of the actual camping"

    8. Cotter Mine Road Dispersed Sites

    17 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 259-2100

    "Slightly rough road to get into the campsite plenty of places to choose from. Got there at like 6 o’clock on a Friday night with a camper van and had no trouble."

    "I chose this site for proximity to the parks, as well as the lovely geological backdrop."

    9. Yellow Circle Crossing

    8 Reviews
    La Sal, UT
    14 miles

    "Some areas would require high clearance, but there a few different options and plenty of space to choose from depending how close you want to be to neighbors."

    "The location was great for a stop overnight after Arches NP. A few other campers, firepits and no trash at all."

    10. National Forest Dispersed - Lupe2 Dispersed

    2 Reviews
    Castle Valley, UT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 636-3500

    "We found this campsite as our back up plan which did not disappoint. It’s somewhat close to the road; however, we only had one vehicle pass by during the night."

    "Great location! It’s right off the road and there’s two fire pits."

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Dispersed Camping Reviews near Castle Valley, UT

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Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Castle Valley, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Castle Valley, UT is Dispersed Camping Outside of Moab - Sovereign Lands with a 4.4-star rating from 52 reviews.

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