Top 10+ Campgrounds near Hanksville, UT

We are visiting the NP’s in Utah, and have spent a lot of time boondocking. This was a stop to fill up with water and dump. The owners have done a great job setting up this space with electric (30amp only), water and sewer. But what a beautiful, peaceful location. It was cloudy on our night there, but I can only imagine the star view is awesome. I’d stay here again.

It's a good graded gravel road going south, but as you get further in there are some dry-creek crossings that can need high-clearance. If they're real sandy or  muddy than plan on 4WD. But plenty of space before those obstacles.

Soft silty/sandy soil... low shoes will fill up quick.

The roads go further in but I haven't explored them yet. A mile from the highway, you can barely hear it or see it. In late April, we had one neighbor a half-mile away, and saw nobody come by our camp in two days.

The scenery is gorgeous, sites are comfy and widely spaced. $15 or half-off for Golden Age. Restrooms and tables. Zilch for cell service, bring your Starlink.

Access from I-70 is about 20 miles of graded dirt road with occasional washboard. From the other direction (UT-10), most of the road is much better, and there's the Wedge Overlook along the way (5-mile side trip).

If you prefer a bit more privacy, there are single campsites way up Buckhorn Road to the north.

We found a very scenic spot to camp here! It’s pretty popular

Great little area with a dozen dispersed sites. Close to the river if you have an off-road vehicle

Awesome sites, not all are level but you have to look for the flat ones. Stunning views. It’s also 12 minutes from capitol reef. Local restaurant has good food, gas station has water fill

In the heart of capital reef national park, this campground offers s absolutely beautiful! Our tent is currently surrounded by red rock structures on 3 sides, along with a horse stable, and… a fruit orchard. This venue is surreal.

Several little roads dispersed all along this area so if you miss one just go to the next. Right along the little Fremont river but also right off the road. Zero cell service. Can pull a small trailer into certain areas of these camp sites but probably wouldn’t with an RV. Nice sandy area for my tent with a little fire ring someone had made with rocks. No other amenities.

The road to drive into the camp site is dirt, one lane, uphill. We kept our vehicle in first gear. It's a round a bout on top of the hill. Large enough for two to 4 sites depending on how large the rigs are. Only one fire pit. But the views are absolutely breathtaking.

Easy drive in, wide, dirt roads. Must be at least a hundred different sites. Some are group sites with multiple fire pits all close together and there are several other roads leading to many other spots. Not much shading due to the short trees and shrubbery. Temps when I stayed were 60⁰s during the day and low 20⁰s at night. No dumping, no connections, this is off grid camping/boondocking.

We stayed overnight here.  The campground was empty at 11:00 and filled by 18:00.  6 great site with moderate shade and single well kept vault toilet in the center of the campsite.  Site is close to park boarder so its the campground is full there is boon docking a short drive away.

We enjoyed this area. Lots of spots down this road. The sites towards the end of the road are near a hike into Capitol Reef so you can access from camp. Also enjoyed exploring the dry river bed. More bushes and cover here at this site to help break the wind. No cell service here. Fairly mild 4x4 road to the site.

Zero shade. Pack your own.

Pretty barren place. It is quiet but otherwise not much to look at.

From what I can see, the main camping area is a large lot with several fire rings and some bushes to offer just a little privacy. I went quite a distance down the road and saw only one spot, but maybe there's more further down--not sure and not too hopeful. We took the spot away from the lot area... and had some cows stopping by to see what was cooking for dinner! No amenities. No cell service.

Quiet campground in spring! Beautiful views.

This is a great little spot. It was perfect for us. No fire ring but in the desert you don’t need a fire.