Best Dispersed Camping near Emery, UT

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  • SwitchbackKids
    Camper-submitted photo from Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping
    Jun. 26, 2017

    Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping

    Free and easy access to Capitol Reef National Park!

    After visiting two very popular Utah parks -- Zion and Bryce Canyon -- Capitol Reef was a breath of fresh air. And one of our favorite parts about visiting this park is that it was almost totally free!

    When we arrived at the visitor center, they informed us that their only developed campground, Fruita Campground (first-come-first-served only, not reservable) was full for the night, and rangers were ready with a handout full of alternative camping areas. We had not dabbled into BLM (Bureau of Land Management) camping before, but this experience would encourage us to utilize it throughout the rest of our year-long trip to the national parks.

    This “campground” is located about a mile outside of the national park, which allows great access to everything inside Capitol Reef. Usually free camping like this is harder to discover, but this pull-off is just off the road.

    Benefits of camping in BLM land include the cost (free!), solitude (you can be as far away from people as you’d like), and easy access to the national park (in fact, most national parks are surrounded with National Forest Service or BLM land!). Downsides, of course, include the lack of amenities, the sometimes uninspiring scenery, and the feeling of uneasiness (can I really just camp here? For free?)

    Capitol Reef’s BLM camping is plentiful, but this site was definitely the best. We were able to drive up on a high ridge of the pull-out area that the RVs could not easily access, so we felt alone and watched the gorgeous sunsets from our campsite each night.

    During our five days in the park, we had some favorite activities: backpacking in Upper Muley Creek, hiking to Cassidy Arch, picking and eating fruit right off the trees in the historic orchards, hiking the tough Navajo Knobs trail, and, most of all, the Sulphur Creek trail through a narrow beautiful creek with three waterfalls to climb down.

    You can read much more about our four days in the park on our blog: Switchback Kids (Capitol Reef)

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from New Joe's Bouldering Area Campground
    Oct. 6, 2023

    New Joe's Bouldering Area Campground

    This camp is now halfway between an organized campground and dispersed camp

        This BLM campground now has designated campsites, a picnic table, large deep fire rings, pit toilets and no trash service. Also no water.  The actual site now in October is 

    somewhat overgrown with tumble weeds. Ground is very rocky but there are quite a few tents pitched.  

         Views are 7 on a 10 scale.

         Camp fee is now $15 per night. We used a senior pass and paid $7.50

          There also appears to be true dispersed camping on BLM land just to the NE of this organized camp and more about a quarter mile south on a dirt road.  There don’t appear to be any picnic tables, fire rings or toilets.

  • CC C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Capitol Reef Dispersed Camping
    Jan. 25, 2022

    Capitol Reef Dispersed Camping

    Beautiful free spot.

    If you follow the road to the GPS spot you have to travel through a gate and a corner of private land to continue onto BLM land. You can access from the other side but ut will take a while. There was no way for us to know if this was allowed so we opted for a campsite west of the gate on BLM land. Fire pits and spots were marked out from previous campers. Windy but amazing views, close to town and decent cell service with T-Mobile.

  • Pat S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Temple Mt. Rd. Dispersed
    Jun. 13, 2020

    Temple Mt. Rd. Dispersed

    Dispersed campimg along Temple Mt. Rd

    This is a cool wilderness area. It is state land in between BLM land.  This is an area between the Temple Mt. Campground East and the Temple Mt Campground a few miles NW. We reconned up and down Temple Mt rd. and the campgrounds. The dispersed camping seemed to be the best option for us. The two CG's in the area do have pit toilets but that seems to be the only plus. The East CG is super open and seemed like a staging area. The other CG had some ruins but was also open with no cover. We found a little space on the northeast side of the road back in a canyon that was nice. Only bad thing were the gnats. Last part of May and early part of June apparently is a bad time for gnats in the Utah desert.  

    There are quite a few spots on either side of the road that are kind of established with fire rings made from rock that people have put together. You can scramble over the rocks and hike through the washes. Some attractions near by are the pictograph panel, Temple Mt. ,Wild Horse Window, and Goblin Valley SP. There are also antelope in the area. This is a good place to stage out of if you can't get a spot in the Goblin Valley CG.  Remember there is no trash bins so pack it in and pack it out. Bury your poop.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Road 1280 East of Torrey Utah
    Jun. 17, 2024

    Road 1280 East of Torrey Utah

    Lots of space!

    This side of the BLM land is just south of the two when you enter the dispersed area. There are TONS of spaces to camp, so many that when we were looking we eventually stopped and turned around because they just kept going! We have stayed in this area the last 2 nights and we have not seen more than 4-5 other groups camping at one time. There are a decent amount of trees that provide shade/wind breaks and plenty of fire pits to find a spot for you. Internet connection is pretty good for Verizon.

  • Amy B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping
    May. 29, 2018

    Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping

    Hilltop with 360 degree views of the landscape

    When the Fruita campground is full an alternative is to camp for free on BLM land. We chose a spot 9 miles East of the historic district. As you approach the park heading West on UT24 turn left onto Notom Bullfrog Road. The first pullout in the left has several areas to park, some with rock fire rings. We chose the highest hilltop and pointed our window SW for the expansive view of the water pocket fold. For restrooms we used the NPS orientation point vault toilets located on the corner of UT24 and Notom Bullfrog Road, just a few seconds drive.

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Miller Canyon Exit #99 Dispersed
    Mar. 26, 2022

    Miller Canyon Exit #99 Dispersed

    Wide open overnighter

    Wide open area south of Freeway exit 99, Miller Canyon Road. Going to the south the pavement ends and you are in a grey moonscape BLM land. Bentonite clay likely so do not be here if wet or rain in forecast. This primitive road goes for miles to the south into the north end of Capitol Reef Nat park, overlander types only!. Amazing that on the ridge to north is a nice cell tower, so couple bars LTE on ATT and TMobile, but not Verizon. Great spot if dry for a overnite stop.

  • Kate
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 7, 2020

    Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping

    Amazing Views, Plenty of Space

    Follow the signs to “The Wedge”. After you get to the lookout area, there are plenty of dispersed camping spaces with fire rings along the edge of the the canyon, and more inland. Amazing views. We arrived later in the day and managed to find a camping spot easily.

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping
    May. 24, 2021

    Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping

    Awesome camping at Good Water East Trailhead

    Dispersed camp spots, some REALLY primo ones on edge of canyon with dramatic views. Juniper trees create some privacy between spots. Pit toilets are new and nice. No water or tables. Many built up stone fire rings.

  • Marc G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed
    May. 26, 2021

    Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed

    Beautiful boondocking between Torrey and Capitol Reef NP

    We spent a week along Beas Lewis Flat Road just outside of Torrey, to explore Capitol Reef National Park. This is free BLM dispersed camping with a 14-day stay limit, no sites or services provided. The first camping areas off of UT-24 get crazy busy, to the point that it looked more like a crowded RV park than a peaceful boondocking area; however, make a right just past the cattle grate and you can go several miles back in, in search of solitude. Just after making that right there's a small dry wash to cross that requires some clearance and decent approach/departure angles, but other than that the condition of the road is superb. Views stretch to the red rock cliffs north of UT-24 from Torrey to the National Park, including Capitol Reef itself and the Henry Mountains beyond. Cell service was solid on both Verizon and AT&T, and we had no issues working on VPN from our location or streaming HD video. There's a small general store in Torrey with a few staples and even a laundry available, but the nearest small-town supermarket is in Loa, 18 miles west of Torrey. We found the prices there to be reasonable given the location. You may get water and dump at the Fruita Campground inside the National Park for $5.
    Watch our full-length video on both the camping and the National Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=296k\_D3AZIE

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wedge Overlook
    Sep. 17, 2022

    Wedge Overlook

    Wedge Overlook Dispersed

    This area is really just designated dispersed camping. No developed fee CG, NO WATER, no dumpsters. Vault toilets at wedge rim. BLM is going to construct a new developed fee CG in 2023 and fees of $20 will be charged. Not sure if all the existing free designated dispersed will go away. Cell signal is excellent. Closest town is Castle Dale 20 mi away. Road access is a wide graded gravel road from Castle Dale.

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Goblin Valley Lower Wildhorse Dispersed Camp
    Sep. 20, 2023

    Goblin Valley Lower Wildhorse Dispersed Camp

    Easy access dispersed area

    This area is accessed by 4 double track dirt roads on right as you pass the new but uncompleted sign for the expanded Goblin Valley St Park. This area used to be BLM dispersed camping but was made part of goblin a year or so ago. Goblin still allows free dispersed on these sites as of 9.2023 but that could change in future? These two track roads go to the trailhead signs for Wildhorse Window and Wildhorse Canyon hikes. Nice level sites with good views but no shade and exposed to winds. Cell signal is dependent on line of sight to Hanksville cell tower. Goblin entrance station has wifi and a water stand pipe they let dispersed campers use. No garbage dumpsters unless you pay to access goblin park at $20 vehicle.

    There is also more free dispersed past the Goblin entrance station going out to Little Wildhorse slot canyon, but those areas have longer very rough access roads to get to camp sites and would likely be a problem with loose sand in spots or mud if wet. Plus no cell since on lee side of big Mesa feature.

    Note the two BLM developed fee CGs on Temple wash do not have water or trash.
    Zs

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Temple Mt. Rd. Dispersed
    Sep. 13, 2023

    Temple Mt. Rd. Dispersed

    Rough sites mostly

    Scattered sites above and below main road after it turns to gravel. Sites uphill more tenters, sites downhill more TT and RVs. No cell signal, no designated sites, no trash. These designated sites are in between two developed BLM fee campgrounds and likely to be shut down in future as BLM tries to maintain. 1 mile buffer of no free camping around developed cgs

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Goblin Valley st Park dispersed camp area
    Sep. 14, 2023

    Goblin Valley st Park dispersed camp area

    Goblin Valley dispersed camp area

    There are three (3) signed areas designated as Goblin Valley St Park dispersed camping area. This is the first one you see on left heading to little Wildhorse TH. Roads seem very rough, some deep sand and could be muddy if wet?, but RVs and TTs seem to get out there. No services, no cell signal. This area used to be BLM but seems Goblin Valley St Park has gobbled it up. See pic of map I got at visitors center (red sections added). Goblin Valley St Park charges $20 per vehicle just to do a day pass. $45-$65 for camping,!! use the free dispersed or the BLM CGs close by.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Dragon Pictograph Panel Dispersed
    Sep. 22, 2023

    Black Dragon Pictograph Panel Dispersed

    Pictographs/Dispersed Camping

    We have used this dispersed camp area several times off of I-70 on several occasions. Easy access whither you're traveling east or west bound. If east bound you'll have to cross over the medium which is allowed and enter the area through a BLM gate. It's always closed to keep cows off the freeway so please close it. The area has several places to disperse camp. If you follow the road it will take you to the east entrance of the Black Dragon. I once got a cell call in the canyon that surprised us as there's little cell coverage. In the Black Dragon you'll find a lot of Indian Petroglyphs. It's pretty easy hike to them or a high clearance vehicle. The San Rafael is quite interesting. The rest areas just west of the dispersed camping has a lot info about the area.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping
    Jun. 19, 2018

    Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping

    AMAZING

    Wow! I love dispersed camping...especially in Utah. The red cliffs and astounding. It is pretty easy finding a nice place to make home right outside of the park. Most of the roads aren't paved when you leave the highway to find a spot, but I drive a Corolla and it wasn't a problem. Camping out here was an amazing experience. The stars at night are incredible!! I've never seen so many--there's hardly any light pollution. There were a few other people camping nearby but overall it was relatively isolated and quiet which was nice. The park was only a few minutes away and fun to explore during the day. I would highly recommend camping this way here! It's amazing.

  • Theresa R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Route 24 Dispersed Camping - Capitol Reef
    Oct. 22, 2020

    Route 24 Dispersed Camping - Capitol Reef

    A great site for the price!

    Just to let folks know, this is not a BLM site. BLM sites have a pay station right when you pull into the campground. This one does not, and I believe it is Utah state land that is managed by SITLA . (Google that if you want.). Anyway it was Wednesday October 21, and we pulled in here about 2 PM. I would say the campground was about half full and we did manage to find a spot that was pretty level. There were several spots that had small trees near them and those were all taken for obvious reasons.

    We were traveling on Highway 24 South going west, and about 5 miles past the northernmost entrance to the park, is the dirt road that leads to the campground. Past the first dirt road there’s another dirt road with other campers, but we did not go down there.

    The best part of this free camping ground is that the Internet is working great! We are not on Wi-Fi, but we have unlimited data and are very happy with our reception.

    It is a little close to Highway 24, but as I write this at 11 PM, I don’t hear a thing on the road.

    I highly recommend this free campground!

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from West Temple Road in Goblin Valley
    Sep. 16, 2023

    West Temple Road in Goblin Valley

    Top of knob "phonebooth"

    A short road goes up to a small circle bordered by boulders. This knob functions more as a cell "phonebooth" more than dispersed camping. The primitive two track road goes past boulders along the open low ridge for possible better overland dispersed camping.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Goblin Valley st Park dispersed camp area
    Jun. 3, 2022

    Goblin Valley st Park dispersed camp area

    Beautiful Area

    It costs $35 to camp in the State Park or $20 entrance fee, but there are so many dispersed spots in the BLM area right outside the state park boundaries. 

    Before you turn onto the road to take you to the state park there are several wide open flat areas to stay in. This area is pretty busy with boondockers but we found a secluded spot 1/2 mile from the Wild Horse trail head at 38.5815894,-110.7954139. There are several spots that are reachable by RV, but further back you’ll need high clearance and possible 4x4. 

    The dirt roads off the main road close to the state park are very rutted and washed out. The roads were doable in our 26’ class C but not really worth it when there are so many other easier options. 

    There is no water here and no trash service so pack in and pack out including your digested food.:) 

    There are pit toilets at the Wild Horse Trailhead, and there appeared to be some overnight campers at the trailhead as well. 

    No cell service from any carrier, and our cell booster did not help.

  • Carrie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wedge Overlook
    Oct. 31, 2018

    Wedge Overlook

    Views are unbelievable !

    This is dispersed camping. No amenities provided such as table or grills. They do have rock fire rings and sign/posts identifying the campsites. There are bathrooms at the Wedge Overlook as well as a more established campground with tables provided if you’d rather do that. Views are amazing there too! What I lived about our site ( site 5) was that is was at the halfway point of the mountain bike trail. This site is at the top of a shallow drainage. Other sites are literally right on the rim...see video.

  • Richard P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed
    Oct. 10, 2022

    Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed

    Bea Lewis Flats

    Awesome dispersed camping. The access road is rough but there are big rigs here. Tremendous views toward Capitol Reef. Very windy being up on a ridge

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Exit 131 Dispersed Camping
    Jan. 4, 2020

    Exit 131 Dispersed Camping

    Great area

    There are lots of areas for dispersed camping for any size rig and almost any size group. I plan on making this a regular area to go camping at every year.

  • Will M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Goodwater Rim East Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 6, 2021

    Goodwater Rim East Dispersed Camping

    Basic in a great location

    This is one of the two dispersed camping areas associated with the mountain bike trail that goes around the rim of the little Grand Canyon. There's a centralized pit toilet that you might have to drive a mile or two and there are a number of dispersed sites in addition to the official numbered sites.

  • Honeymooners O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wedge Overlook
    Oct. 4, 2021

    Wedge Overlook

    Beautiful view!

    Easy to get to, dispersed camping all along the Wedge. No amenities except for a vaulted toilet at the actual overlook. Very quiet and peaceful. More busy on the weekends. Perfect for mountain bikers. Would highly recommend.

  • Meg
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 12, 2020

    Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping

    Incredible views

    Numerous dispersed camping sites along the road to “The Wedge Overlook.” Pit toilet at the beginning of the road and fire pits at the sites. Visited in mid-April and saw very few other campers. Will definitely come back.


Guide to Emery

Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Emery, Utah, where you can immerse yourself in nature without the constraints of traditional campgrounds. Enjoy the freedom of choosing your own spot while taking in stunning landscapes and starry skies.

Top Activities While Free Camping Near Emery

Dispersed Campers Should Check Out BLM Land

  • The BLM Dispersed Exit 108 Lone Tree Road offers a well-reviewed experience with good cell service, making it a great choice for those who want to stay connected while enjoying the outdoors.
  • For a truly remote experience, Miller Canyon Exit #99 Dispersed provides a quiet atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle, perfect for solitude seekers.
  • If you're looking for a unique adventure, Rochester Rock Camping features a trail leading to ancient petroglyphs, adding a cultural touch to your camping experience.

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