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A great free base camp.
Quite a few campsite options with lots of wide open space, although this means you can see other sites and have little privacy or coverage from
Slightly rough road to get into the campsite plenty of places to choose from.
So many camp sites. First come first serve. We camped on a Friday night there seemed to be tons to choose from. Views for miles.
This campground is about 11 miles south of Moab, and one of the only FREE places in camp in the area.
There was snow on the campsite but a spot was cleared enough for us to park.
There are not many campsites and most are usually taken up by climbers waiting on a weather window to send it up the classic Kor-Ingalls or Fine
Free dispersed campground. Nothing super special about it besides that it’s free and right off the highway.
LegendThe Mineral Point Road is a sandy graded road that goes way out to the west past Horsethief BLM developed CG. The BLM seems to have closed a couple of side spurs past Horsethief CG, and at about 1.2 miles from Hwy 313 the first side spur seems open to free dispersed camping. This side spur is about .6 mile past the Horsethief Group camp sites pod. Side spurs are sandy native surface, ungraded and can be rocky in sections. Most sites are suited to the overlander crowd but there are TT and RV sites out there also if you recon. Cell signal comes from the interstate north, so if you are higher up you may get cell signal. No water, toilets, or designated sites. Try to use previous camps if possible.
LegendThis area is likely the last free dispersed camping area adjacent to the new Lower North Fruita Desert developed campground. However, as the developed CG expands down to main road, this area could be signed "no camping" anytime in future. As of May 2022 this area was very popular since the Upper and Lower BLM CGs had gone all reservation. Nice views, but no water, or any amenities. No trash dumpsters, even in the developed CGs. Cell signal is good for Verizon and TMobile. Only three stars as not very scenic here, absolutely NO shade, no trees and motorized use crowd base here also with the noise of motorcycles ect.
LegendThis is the second of several free dispersed camping pod areas along Dubinky Well Road. This area is a large open flat area and good for large TTs and RVs. Access road spur looks scary as is a narrow sandy road but seems ok as many large campers had accessed the open area. No water, trash, toilets or cell signal.
TravelerNo clear signage indicating that this is BLM land or that dispersed camping is allowed. In fact, there are lots of private property signs, tho (I think?) Those only pertain to what's on either side of the road. Parked overnight in a pullout with no problems, probably the only one around for miles. Overall, a little uneasy that I was going to get busted but worked out great!
LegendThis free dispersed camping area is on Spring Canyon Road and overlooks the rim of the impressive Hell Roaring Canyon (HRC). The Kachina Rocks are also a scenic attraction. The access roads are narrow sandy two tracks. Some sites can be accessed by TTs and RVs but most are best for the tent/van/ truck campers. No amenities and no cell signal either. But the views into HRC make up for it. Note that Special Rules apply, camp only in designated previously used areas and have a poop mgmt....that means a bucket for you tenters and others without a toilet system in your camper.
LegendGot into Moab later than expected on a Friday night around spring break time, so there were no campsites available at the BLM sites along the Colorado river. After looking around for an hour, we looped back up around the 128 to I-70 and got off at Thompson springs and got on BLM 144 which was a dirt road heading southwest. We settled camp around 9pm. In the morning we were able to pack camp and drive to highway 191 and go south into Moab and get a campsite first thing in the morning.
This is dispersed camping/boondocking, so no services or facilities whatsoever.
Despite the setbacks, the sunrise in the morning was beautiful
ScoutBLM land. Close to highway. No amenities. Dirt road.
GuideAfter searching for a campsite for a while, we finally stumbled across this place around 10pm on a Saturday night at the end of April 2021. Whenever we arrived we quickly found a spot and set up camp. Surprisingly, to be so close to town, the stars really come out here. Of note, this is an off-roading park, so you may here an occasional dirt bike or four wheeler go by. There are no facilities provided as this is BLM land. Would recommend for a free and easy place to stay the night!
GuideI drove through Arches National Park on Salt Valley Road, until it exited the park onto BLM Land. Took an immediate right and followed the fence of the park. The campsite is hidden behind a hill and is flat, with an existing stone fire pit. Plenty of dry firewood laying around and coyotes and antelope all around!
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Cisco, UT is Dispersed Camping Outside of Moab - Sovereign Lands with a 4.4-star rating from 52 reviews.
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