Spend a night at the Temple Mountain Campground in Utah’s San Rafael Swell
The San Rafael Swell’s slot canyons, crags, and waterways provide infinite recreational opportunities for hikers, mountain bikers, climbers, and boaters alike.
While the BLM allows at-large camping in the swell, the Temple Mountain Campground East and West are the only developed camping areas. The sites are scattered within flat dirt parking areas.
Temple Mountain, located north of the campground, is the tallest point in the Swell and used to be one of the most active mining operations in the 1950s. Area attractions also include the San Rafael Reef and Goblin Valley State Park.
Nearby trails include: Wild Horse Canyon, Crack Canyon, and Chute Canyon.
Note: This is a dry campground. You’ll need to bring all your water with you.
Amenities
- Pit toilets
- Picnic tables
- Fire pits
Directions to Temple Mountain Campground
From Hanksville, Utah, drive 19.5 miles north on UT 24. Just past mile marker 136, turn left onto Temple Mountain Road, following the sign towards I-70, Goblin Valley, and Temple Mountain. When you come to a junction 5 miles down the road, stay straight. Pass the group site on your left before the road cuts through the San Rafael Reef. Pavement ends, and the campground is a short ways down the road, on the right near Temple Mountain.
General Location San Rafael Swell
Elevation 5,450 ft (1,660 m)
Number of Sites Various primitive sites
Season Year–round
Managed By Bureau of Land Management
Fees No fee at this time – check the website below for current information
Pets Allowed
More Info BLM website
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