Established Camping

Jericho Picnic & Camping Area

Jericho Picnic & Camping Area is located in the Little Sahara Recreation Area, featuring sandy dunes and open desert terrain. Temperatures can range from highs in the 90s Fahrenheit during summer to lows in the 20s during winter. Nearby attractions include the expansive sand dunes ideal for off-road vehicle activities and the Rockwell Natural Area, offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.

Description

Bureau of Land Management

Little Sahara Recreation Area

Little Sahara Recreation Area Temporarily Closed The BLM closed the Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA) on March 26, after working closely with state and local governments to address public health concerns related to COVID-19. This closure is also consistent with the State Public Health Order issued by the Utah Department of Health. The closure is effective immediately and will remain in effect until such time as conditions allow for safe use of the recreation area. The BLMs number one priority is to protect the health and safety of staff and visitors to our recreation areas and facilities. The BLM continues to collaborate with state and local governments to plan and implement the closure and to help reduce the potential spread of COVID-19. On busy weekends in the spring, LSRA may receive up to 30,000 visitors, large camping groups, heavy use of public facilities, and significant employee-public contact. During the weekend of March 20-22, the LSRA received approximately 15,000 visitors. The temporary safety closure order can be viewed online at: https://www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/little-sahara-recreation-area For more information on the status of recreation and visitor services across BLM-managed public lands in Utah, please visit: www.blm.gov/alert/utah-operationsADA Access: A vault restroom and a flush restroom (available in the frost free months), are ADA compliant.

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Location

Jericho Picnic & Camping Area is located in Utah

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Directions

After leaving the visitor center, travel southwest along the main road for about 4 miles and signs will direct you into the Jericho Picnic Area.

Coordinates

39.686978 N
112.367053 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Big Rig Friendly

Contact

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Reviewed Jun. 23, 2015

Lots of sun, sand and fun

Great recreation area just a couple hours from Salt Lake City. Lots of sand dunes and opportunities for play. Our Boy Scout Troop sand boarded and rolled down the dunes. Lots of people bring their ATV's. A little pricey per vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is there cell phone reception at Jericho Picnic & Camping Area?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is available.