Free & Dispersed camping · Utah

The Wedge Overlook (San Rafael Swell)

Camp on the rim of Utah’s “Little Grand Canyon”

SettingFree & Dispersed
StateUtah
Best seasonSpring & fall
ReserveFree dispersed (no reservation; BLM)

Free dispersed sites line the rim of the San Rafael River’s “Little Grand Canyon” in the wild San Rafael Swell, a 1,000-foot gorge with almost no crowds. Drive right to the edge and watch the canyon glow at last light.

Why camp here

Don’t miss: The Little Grand Canyon overlook

RVs & rigs: RV & van friendly (graded dirt road); no services

What’s here

  • Little Grand Canyon
  • Buckhorn Wash pictographs
  • San Rafael Swell
  • Dark skies

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