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Pilot Peak Lookout

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Free dispersed camping on BLM land, Pilot Peak Lookout sits on a bluff above the Silver Island Mountains with open sightlines toward Pilot Peak and the surrounding valley. The road in involves exposed rocks, ruts, and washboard sections, though one camper reached the site in a 2WD van and another towed a 25-foot travel trailer. Wind can be strong on top, so camping slightly down the road is an option. Existing fire pits are already in place, and some cell service is available, making Starlink setup straightforward. Nearby dispersed sites like Leppy Pass Dispersed — Silver Island Mountains BLM and others in the area give campers reason to explore the broader network of camping near Wendover before settling on a spot.

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Map & DirectionsPilot Peak Lookout is located in Utah near Wendover

Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

40.81018193086203 N
113.99513042762652 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
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Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

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Standard (Tent/RV)
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Features

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Phone Service
Fires

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.

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Drive Time

1 hr 51 min from Salt Lake City, UT
2 hrs 18 min from Ogden, UT
3 hrs from Twin Falls, ID
3 hrs 2 min from Logan, UT

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Donny A.

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Reviewed Jun. 25, 2025

Pilot Peak Lookout - High Winds

The road is not too bad getting up to the lookout and camping spot but I had to crawl through a few exposed rocks, washes and ruts. I made it in a 2wd old Chevy van. The wind on top of the hill was brutal around 8pm so I went back down the road a little ways to set up camp.
Not many people here in late June and it is pretty warm, in the mid 80's. This camping is easy to find, just follow the provided GPS coordinates.

Sitejust Down from Pilot Peak.

Month of VisitJune

PJ M.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 5, 2023

Pilot Peak Lookout - Dispersed BLM

Bonneville Speedway Access Rd > Left on Leppy Pass Rd till you reach a strange mysterious government building > Right on Silver Island Loop Rd > veer right on Volcano West Rd

Dope spot on a bluff looking out at the entire valley, with Pilot Peak prominently featured. Plenty of space to maneuver and very level. Already some fire pits.

Watch the rocks on Volcano West rd as you approach the lookout - I made it with my 25 ft travel trailer, but be careful you don't bottom it out.

You can see for miles in every direction, but limited protection from wind. Wasn't too bad when I was there but I imagine it could be.

Super close to West Wendover and the salt flats. There's dozens of campsites in this area so definitely go exploring. While the roads are generally in good shape, some of have pretty bad wash boarding, especially when towing.

Some cell reception, great for Starlink obviously.

Month of VisitJune