Smithsonian Butte Dispersed Camping

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South Bench Road Rockville, UT 84763 435-688-3200 Official Website

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Overview of Smithsonian Butte Dispersed Camping

No camping within 1/2 mile of either side of the road along the Smithsonian Butte National Back Country Byway. Once on top of the plateau, there are 4x4 routes onto the mesa arms that are open to camping. Tall rigs may not have access to this area due to a 13'4" bridge on route.

Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0

Reported by roadtrippers-Abenteuer1 on 10/14/2024

Longest RV Reported: 37 feet (Fifth Wheel)

Reported by Time2Geaux on 4/27/2021

Pad Type dirt

Elevation 4,527 ft / 1,379 m

Max Stay 14

Tent Camping Yes

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GPS: 37.1297, -113.0757 View on Google Maps

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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 435-688-3200

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Mary asked on 5/26/2021

Where is the closest place to get water, dump station, and shower?

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camper-695797 asked on 6/7/2022

Is this place accessible with a 20ft travel trailer?

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jzorn asked on 3/9/2021

How far is it each way (the rough and easier) to Zion?

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Carissa asked on 12/31/2019

I have seen that the reviews say it is about 20 minutes from Zion. Is that the route going the Rockville way? Is it d...

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Reviews of Smithsonian Butte Dispersed Camping 52 people have reviewed this location.

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Verizon 4G/5G

Confirmed by 20 Users

Last reported 10/18/2023

AT&T 4G/5G

Confirmed by 14 Users

Last reported 6/9/2023

T-Mobile 4G

Confirmed by 8 Users

Last reported 10/14/2024

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Will

1 review

“Quiet, View for days. Top notch free camping!”

Reviewed 7/22/2017

Nightly rate:	FREE!
Days stayed:	1

Overall Rating

Need a 4 wheel drive if coming from Rockville. If you don't want to risk a flat tire or any damage, take the long way around to gooseberry mesa from the east side. Busy tourist season in July when we stayed but only 2 other campers on the whole mesa. Never heard a peep. Sunrises are worth waking up to.

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Will would stay here again

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Arrakis

1 review

“Quiet, Starry, Remote...4WD & High Ground Clearance Needed”

Reviewed 9/9/2015

Nightly rate:	FREE!
Days stayed:	1
Site Number:	3rd

Overall Rating

According to regulations, you need to be 0.5 miles from the main byway to camp. Beware the temptation to camp at the numerous spots close to the main road as they have been handing out $125 fines. We camped about 0.3 miles in after passing another group. It does get a bit rough and tight in spots after the first 0.1 miles or so. Also,... more