Six miles down a sandy, rough-access road off the White Rim, Taylor Backcountry Campsites sits in open terrain near the river in Canyonlands National Park. Vault toilets are on-site. The drive in demands a capable vehicle and patience with deep sand. Campers who make it report open sightlines and views that stay with them. Those planning a multi-night White Rim route will find tent camping options near Canyonlands National Park worth reviewing before finalizing stops. Nearby, Labyrinth Backcountry Campsites — Canyonlands National Park sits roughly four miles west along the same corridor.
Description
You must have an overnight permit for all overnight trips along the White Rim. Obtain permits here: https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675315
Taylor has one designated campsite: This medium site is composed mostly of packed dirt and scree. There are a few flat spots to set up tents. There is only one site at this location. The area is wide open and there is no shade or shelter from the wind.
Limits: 15 people and 3 vehicles
Toilets: The site has a private toilet.
River Access: The site has no river access.
Come Prepared. The White Rim Road has long rocky stretches, deep sand, and little shade. Bring at least 1 gallon (4 L) of water per person, per day — more if you'll be active. Plan for a minimum of 10-12 hours of driving or cycling.
Keep off the Arches. To promote visitor safety and the opportunity to view natural features undisturbed, climbing, scrambling, walking or standing upon, or rappelling off any arch is prohibited in the park.
Water There is no potable water along the White Rim Road. For mountain bike trips, we highly recommend a four-wheel-drive support vehicle to carry water and equipment.
The 100-mile White Rim Road loops around and below the Island in the Sky mesa top and provides expansive views of the surrounding area. Four-wheel-drive trips usually take two to three days, and mountain bike trips usually take three to four days.
Under favorable weather conditions, the White Rim Road is moderately difficult for high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicles. The steep, exposed sections of the Shafer Trail, Lathrop Canyon Road, Murphy Hogback, Hardscrabble Hill, and the Mineral Bottom switchbacks make the White Rim loop a challenging mountain bike ride, and require extreme caution for both vehicles and bikes during periods of inclement weather. During high water conditions on the Green River, sections of road on the west side can flood, making a complete loop impossible.
No potable water is available along the White Rim Road. For mountain bike trips, a four-wheel-drive support vehicle to carry water and equipment is highly recommended.
Reservation Info
You must have an overnight permit for all overnight trips along the White Rim.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTaylor Backcountry Campsites is located in Utah near Moab
Coordinates
38.47654604 N
109.92331182 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 4 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 5 hrs 29 min from Provo, UT
- 5 hrs 56 min from Farmington, NM
- 6 hrs from Salt Lake City, UT
