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Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping

Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping, near Salt Lake City, Utah, is a rugged spot for those who appreciate the great outdoors without the frills. This area is perfect for tent camping, offering a chance to escape into wide-open spaces where you can enjoy the beauty of the desert landscape.

Visitors have noted the lack of amenities, which means you’ll need to come prepared. There’s no drinking water or toilets, but you can have a campfire and soak in the stunning sunsets. One camper mentioned, “Nice place for when you're driving and need a last minute spot,” highlighting its convenience for travelers.

The location is also popular for outdoor activities, especially if you’re into shooting sports, as it’s near an outdoor shooting range. If you’re up for a little adventure, there are trails nearby that lead up into the mountains, offering breathtaking views. Just be ready for some wind and dust, as a few campers pointed out.

While the dirt roads can be rough, they’re manageable for larger vehicles, making it a decent spot for those with ATVs or RVs. Just keep in mind that the area can get buggy, so bring some repellent. Whether you’re looking for a quick stop or a place to unwind under the stars, Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping has a lot to offer for those willing to embrace its simplicity.

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Location

Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping is located in Utah

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Coordinates

40.72556972 N
112.64415018 W

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Site Types

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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.


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8 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 17, 2024

(Along 196) Endless off road fun and private dispersed

First of all there is no pull out at the coordinates. In fact it represents just as a reference for the highway road off the 80 highway you go along 196 and there are pull off roads leading to either straight up the side of a mountain or along the valley.

I parked at lone rock which is basically just a shooting range. You name it they obliterated it with ammo. Oh well I climbed to the top of the lone rock which was pretty epic. Fucking windy night and dusty I hate dust so much. Maybe if I parked down road inside the sagebrush it would have broke the wind. Also lone rock was full of trash :(

Glad I live in lush Colorado away from these deserts. Except alamoda area I guess.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping by Conner , June 17, 2024
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Reviewed Jun. 16, 2024

Really good with little bad

Especially if you get here before sunset, you can hike a little ways up the mountain and watch the sun go down, but once it does start to go down it gets real windy. All the breeze from the salt flats comes right your way. This location is also right in an outdoor shooting range with multiple spots so that’s a plus if you’re looking for entertainment. As a bonus for me at least, it’s close enough to the road that getting back to it won’t be a problem, and I don’t think the noise will be a factor because the wind takes the cake. Dirt road is also real rough, probably not for sedans.

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Reviewed Jun. 6, 2024

Not available

This point leads to a solar field - no camping here.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Apr. 28, 2024

Silver mountain byway

My favorite place to camp. Other campers are respectful at night and friendly during the day. Nights are quiet and the moon is usually super bright.

Siteseveral places available.
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  • Review photo of Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping by Kim J., April 28, 2024
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Reviewed May. 21, 2022

Alright

Nice place for when you're driving and need a last minute spot. Sites are well spaced out. LOTS of bugs but amazing view of the sunset. Other than that there's not much around. Only 2 other campers were there when we showed up.

Site3rd site down the dirt road to the left
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping by Elizabeth , May 21, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 5, 2021

Great camping if you’ve got ATVs

Tons of dispersed camping areas along the 196. We stayed about 12 miles off of the I-80, on the east side of the 196. Beautiful views, wide open spaces and super quiet. LOTS of mosquitoes and flies. We brought a 30’ RV with a lifted Ram 2500 and had no problem driving over the washouts. Lots of ATV traffic during the day, but we rarely heard anything.

Site40.586664 -112.707144
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping by Rebecca W., September 5, 2021
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Reviewed Apr. 30, 2019

Good spot for when the sun sets and you're still driving

Theres nothing fancy at all about this place. It has pretty much no shade or amenities and some of the spots are withing spitting distance of I-80. It's one of those last option and theres nothing around because there isn't! 50 miles outside of salt lake and even further to Wendover. This spot does offer some decent limestone single and multipitch sport climbing routes. The Valley of Zion contains numerous crags that are mostly moderate with a very rare 11 sprinkled in. If just coming back from Wendover to SLC it's a good spot to climb till sunset

  • Review photo of Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping by Alan B., April 30, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping?

    Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping is located at 4338 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Skull Valley Rd Dispersed Camping does not have wifi.