
San Rafael Swell – Temple Mountain vicinity
San Rafael Swell – Temple Mountain vicinity is a camping area in Utah. Reef & slot canyons. Many pullouts & graded roads. Popular OHV area. At roughly 1800 feet up, nights can run cooler than you expect. Plan to pack out all of your trash. Plan on carrying in drinking water. Expect moderate access; plan your vehicle accordingly. GPS: 38.68, -110.72.
About San Rafael Swell – Temple Mountain vicinity
San Rafael Swell – Temple Mountain vicinity is listed on Camping in the USA as a free dispersed camping area in Utah. Its listed GPS coordinates are 38.6800, -110.7200. The listed elevation is about 1,800 feet.
At San Rafael Swell – Temple Mountain vicinity, access is rated moderate, overall difficulty is rated moderate and cell service is reported as poor.
No facilities or drinking water are listed for San Rafael Swell – Temple Mountain vicinity, so arrive self-sufficient.
Best seasons listed for San Rafael Swell – Temple Mountain vicinity: Spring and Fall.
Within 50 miles there are 13 other listings in our directory (13 dispersed, 0 paid); the closest is Temple Mountain Pullouts, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
Know before you go
- Dispersed sites are first-come, first-served: use an existing cleared spot and follow posted stay limits.
- Check the local land manager for fire restrictions, closures and permits before heading to San Rafael Swell – Temple Mountain vicinity.
- Bring all drinking water, plus extra for cooking and cleanup.
- With poor cell service reported, download offline maps and leave your plans with someone.
- If San Rafael Swell – Temple Mountain vicinity is full, the nearest listed alternatives are Temple Mountain Pullouts and Goblin Valley BLM Corridors.
- This listing says to pack out all waste.
Nearby campsites
- Temple Mountain Pullouts – dispersed, Utah, about 1.3 mi
- Goblin Valley BLM Corridors – dispersed, Utah, about 7.5 mi
- The Pinnacles – Swell vicinity – dispersed, Utah, about 13.3 mi
- Cathedral Valley Road Pullouts – dispersed, Utah, about 13.7 mi
- Caineville Desert BLM Flats – dispersed, Utah, about 22.9 mi
Frequently asked questions
Is San Rafael Swell – Temple Mountain vicinity free?
San Rafael Swell – Temple Mountain vicinity is listed as free dispersed camping. Confirm current regulations with the local land manager.
Where is San Rafael Swell – Temple Mountain vicinity?
San Rafael Swell – Temple Mountain vicinity is in Utah at GPS 38.6800, -110.7200. The nearest other listing is Temple Mountain Pullouts (about 1.3 miles).
Is there water at San Rafael Swell – Temple Mountain vicinity?
No water source is listed, so plan to bring your own drinking water.
Is there cell service at San Rafael Swell – Temple Mountain vicinity?
Cell service is reported as poor. Coverage varies by carrier.
Are there other campsites near San Rafael Swell – Temple Mountain vicinity?
Yes. Our directory lists 13 other campsites within 50 miles, including Temple Mountain Pullouts (1.3 mi), Goblin Valley BLM Corridors (7.5 mi) and The Pinnacles – Swell vicinity (13.3 mi).
Listing details can change; distances are straight-line. Confirm conditions before you go.