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White Rocks Dispersed Camping

White Rocks Dispersed Camping is located near West Valley City, UT, featuring rocky terrain and open spaces. Temperatures in the area range from 20°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island State Park, offering opportunities for exploration and wildlife viewing.

Description

Bureau of Land Management

White Rocks is a unique uplifted geomorphic rock formation in the south end of Skull Valley near Dugway, Utah. This site provides excellent opportunities for dispersed camping, hiking, climbing, and photography. The cone shaped rock formations rise several hundred feet off the desert floor and are fun to explore and climb around on for kids and adults. Sandy soils and juniper shade trees make it a great location for spring and fall camping. No developed facilities, water, or restrooms. No fees are required.

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Location

White Rocks Dispersed Camping is located in Utah

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Directions

Interstate 80, Exit 77 Dugway-Rowley, drive south on SR 196 for 30 miles, turn west at White Rocks sign onto gravel road, drive west 6 miles, turn left at fork, continue driving west for 3 miles.

Coordinates

40.34107825359193 N
112.89615095713116 W

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  • Drive-In
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Features

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  • 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.


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Reviewed Aug. 18, 2023

Solitude and beauty

I drove out to watch the meteor shower and photograph the milky way. It's a very quiet area and scenery is beautiful. I noticed a couple of spots were trashy and took out some of the trash when I left. I would go back when I just want to get away from it all.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of White Rocks Dispersed Camping by Robert F., August 18, 2023
  • Review photo of White Rocks Dispersed Camping by Robert F., August 18, 2023
  • Review photo of White Rocks Dispersed Camping by Robert F., August 18, 2023
Reviewed May. 29, 2023

Cool Campground near Dugway

Stayed there for Memorial Day weekend and had a really good time. Even though it was a holiday it wasn’t too busy, there were still a couple campsites available by the time I went to sleep. The campsites themselves were beautiful, there’s a massive rock you can climb with small caves for exploring. I’ve heard some people camp in the caves which sounds like my personal h*ll but if that’s your thing the caves are accesible for that. The view from the top of the rock is really pretty, you can see the whole valley with the mountains in the distance. Overall, the area is pretty wide open, not a lot of coverage since it’s the desert. Would recommend camping in spring or bringing shade. I saw families with ATVs and dirt bikes, lots of room for that stuff. There are campsites available for larger groups and RV’s.

I would recommend driving a 4x4, it is a dirt road to get there and a little bumpy. I drove my VW Taos which is back wheel and was fine, but some areas were a little sketchy.

One downside is that it was a little noisy camping here. There were people shooting not too far from camp. The site is also close to Dugway Proving Grounds so there was a loud explosion sound at one point as well.

Overall great experience and I would recommend!

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of White Rocks Dispersed Camping by Lauren R., May 29, 2023
  • Review photo of White Rocks Dispersed Camping by Lauren R., May 29, 2023
  • Review photo of White Rocks Dispersed Camping by Lauren R., May 29, 2023
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Reviewed Jul. 23, 2022

Underdeveloped and underrated

This is such a cool spot and one of the many reasons I can’t get Utah out of my outdoorsy heart. On BLM land, so it’s pretty much up to you where you camp and how you set yourself up, provided you follow basic courtesy and common sense. The rock formations out here are magnificent and so much fun for all ages. The camping area down below has soft soil to make for easy staking and is protected and shaded by leafy trees. Definitely worth a visit and costs nothing.

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at White Rocks Dispersed Camping?

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

  • Does White Rocks Dispersed Camping have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, White Rocks Dispersed Camping does not have wifi.