Highway noise from nearby Route 12 carries across this dispersed BLM camping area, though multiple reviewers found spots tucked behind brush where the sound diminishes. The main access leads to a large gravel parking area close to the highway, but dirt paths branch off through scrubland toward additional camping spots with established fire rings.
Jacob P. notes "plenty of private places to camp up here, many with pre-formed fire circles." Some sites provide views down into the canyon below, while others sit farther back among the vegetation. Recent access changes have blocked the road leading to the canyon edge, leaving the main parking area as the primary camping zone about 30 feet off the highway.
Cell service works well here with both AT&T and Verizon coverage reported. The area typically sees light use, with campers often finding themselves alone at the site. Four-wheel drive helps navigate the rougher dirt paths, though the main area remains accessible to most vehicles. For those exploring the region, campgrounds just outside Boulder offer additional overnight options.
Pack extra water since none is available on-site, and consider the highway proximity when selecting your specific camping spot among the scattered options.
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Location
Dispersed CampingSlick Rock Overlook Outside of Boulder is located in Utah
Coordinates
37.87698051 N
111.44980567 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/25/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/25/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/25/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/25/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/25/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/25/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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
- 3 hrs 15 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 27 min from Provo, UT
- 4 hrs 10 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 5 hrs 38 min from Flagstaff, AZ
