Free and first-come, the dirt roads into Overlook Point put campers on a broad ridgeline just outside Torrey with open sightlines toward Capitol Reef National Park in one direction and the town below in the other. The access road is manageable for most vehicles in dry conditions, including standard sedans, though reviewers consistently recommend arriving before dark since the route is harder to read at night. After snow or rain, expect mud.
The site count is effectively uncountable. Estimates run as high as 50 to 100 spots spread across multiple dirt tracks fanning out from the main road. Established rock fire rings mark many of them, and the layout gives groups room to spread out. The sites near the entrance fill fastest and see the most foot traffic, while those further along the roads, reachable with more clearance, tend to offer more separation from neighboring campers. Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed sits just to the northeast if Overlook Point is at capacity.
Wind is a recurring theme across reviews. The ridgeline position that gives the site its broad horizon also leaves it exposed, and several campers mention parking to use their vehicle as a windbreak. One reviewer cautions against burning in these conditions: "be cautious of your embers in this dry wind-swept dispersed area," notes Justin E. Firewood is available at a gas station roughly two minutes away, which also serves as the nearest restroom option since the site has no toilet facilities of any kind.
Cell coverage is workable. Multiple reviewers report solid T-Mobile signal, and at least one Prius driver confirms the road is passable without four-wheel drive in good conditions. Road 1280 East of Torrey Utah provides another nearby dispersed option for campers who want to compare before committing. Becky sums up the night sky situation simply: "you can see any constellation." No reservation, no fee, and a horizon in nearly every direction make this a practical overnight for anyone routing through Wayne County.
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Map & DirectionsOverlook Point Dispersed Site is located in Utah near Torrey
Coordinates
38.29712509 N
111.38953197 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 56 usersLast on 7/28/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 114 usersLast on 7/28/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 52 usersLast on 7/28/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 56 usersLast on 7/28/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 114 usersLast on 7/28/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 52 usersLast on 7/28/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 37 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 3 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 8 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 3 hrs 20 min from Grand Junction, CO
