Established Camping
Sink Hole
Sink Hole in Utah offers a camping experience surrounded by flat desert terrain. Temperatures can range from highs of 90°F in summer to lows of 20°F in winter. Nearby, campers can explore the unique landscapes of Fishlake National Forest and the scenic views of the Great Basin National Park.
Description
It is said that Joseph Nielson discovered this amazing sink hole in 1927. He was heading back to his camp at night when he strayed into the area. His horse stopped and absolutely refused to go another step. He got off the horse and started walking, when suddenly he was hanging on to the reins of his horse with nothing below his feet. Fortunately, Nielson was able to coax his horse to back up while he was holding the reins and get out of the mysterious hole he found himself in. The next day, Nielson went back to see in the daylight what had tried to swallow him. As he neared the sinkhole, once again his horse refused to move close.
Location
Sink Hole is located in Utah
Directions
Take highway 6-50 to the road that goes to the U-Dig Fossile site. Drive north on the gravel road for 6.8 miles to the Y intersection. Take the left fork and drive 1.6 miles to a T intersection. Turn left and drive 3.3 miles to ta road that leads west. Drive west 3.4 miles to a Y intersection. Take the right fork heading northwest for one mile. Turn right, drive .6 mile. Turn right again, drive southwest for 1/2 mile to a parking area next to the fence that surrounds the sinkhole.
Coordinates
39.20461534 N
113.27034567 W
Detours Nearby
Meadow Hot Springs
2 hrs 11 min away
Pony Express Trail includes: Boyd Station
2 hrs 52 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 42 min from Provo
- 3 hrs 13 min from Salt Lake City
- 3 hrs 40 min from St. George
- 3 hrs 40 min from Ogden
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
