Road 1280 East of Torrey Utah

BLM Land managed by the Richfield Field Office includes this dispersed camping area along Road 1280, roughly two miles east of Torrey, Utah, where red rock formations provide open sightlines across the high desert landscape. The area is free to use, with no reservations required, and sits on easily traveled dirt road that smaller vehicles, camper vans without high clearance, and RVs up to 40 feet have all navigated without difficulty.

Spaces here are numerous. Campers report that the sites keep appearing the further back you drive, with homemade fire rings scattered throughout and enough separation between groups that the area rarely feels crowded. During one recent stay, no more than four or five other groups were present at any time. Wind can be significant, and at least one camper had to extinguish a fire that restarted overnight, so extra care with fire management is worth noting. Rocky ground makes staking a tent a challenge; using nearby rocks to anchor guy lines is a common workaround.

Verizon cell coverage is reportedly solid for the area. No utilities, trash service, or bathrooms are available, so campers need to plan accordingly. Nearby options include Overlook Point Dispersed Site to the northwest and Beas Lewis Flat Dispersed to the north for those comparing dispersed sites in the corridor. As Melinda B. notes, the area is "not crammed and spacious," which makes it a good match for self-sufficient campers who want room to spread out near Capitol Reef country.