Hamburger Rock Campground
Open
— Open year-round, first-come first-served. No advance reservations. Campers must bring their own water and firewood. Limited to 14 consecutive nights.
About
Hamburger Rock Campground is a primitive BLM campground located in the heart of Bears Ears National Monument's Indian Creek area, one of the world's premier rock climbing destinations. The 10 campsites are situated at the base of the distinctive Hamburger Rock formation, a red sandstone monolith that provides natural shade to some sites, while others are partially shaded by scattered juniper trees. Each site accommodates up to 10 people and 2 vehicles, with basic amenities including a picnic table, fire ring, and vault toilets.
The campground is accessed via a maintained gravel road off the Needles Highway (UT-211), positioned approximately 3 miles southeast of Canyonlands National Park's Needles District and 17 miles northwest of the historic Newspaper Rock petroglyph site. The Indian Creek area has gained international recognition for its extraordinary natural beauty and recreational opportunities, particularly the world-class crack climbing on Wingate Sandstone cliffs that rim the broad valley. Prominent geologic features visible from the campground include Lavender Mesa, Bridger Jack Mesa, and the iconic North and South Six Shooter Peaks.
This is a true backcountry experience with no potable water, no cell service, and limited services in the surrounding area. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with self-registration at an on-site kiosk. Wood collection is prohibited, so campers must bring their own firewood. Beyond climbing, visitors enjoy hiking, OHV touring on designated routes, photography, and exploring the area's rich archaeological resources.
Directions
Turn west off U.S. Route 191 onto Utah State Route 211 and travel approximately 29.1 miles. Turn onto Lockhart Basin Road on the north side of the highway. The campground is located 1.2 miles down the maintained gravel road on the east side of the road.
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