South Temple Wash
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No advance reservations available.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 9:36PM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County and Zion National Park. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars including Widemouth 2, Cottonwood, Monroe Canyon, Forsyth, and other recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will continue to support thunderstorms with heavy rainfall across the watch area through Monday evening, particularly during the afternoon and evening. Some areas, particularly across the Sanpete and Sevier Valleys as well as Castle Country, have already seen heavy rainfall and will be even more prone to flooding given saturated soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
South Temple Wash campground sits at the eastern mouth of Temple Wash, a short steep canyon cutting through the San Rafael Reef. This 75-mile-long rocky spine reaching up to 1,000 feet high forms the eastern edge of the San Rafael Swell, one of central Utah's most distinctive geologic features. The Temple Mountain area provides access to scenic slot canyons, hills, and spires carved from red and white rock. The campground offers 12 sites: 10 standard nonelectric sites and 2 group sites, all with fire rings, picnic tables, and flat gravel surfaces. Two vault toilets and an information kiosk serve the area. Multiple parking areas accommodate large recreational vehicles. No potable water is available; campers must bring their own supply. Nearby attractions include Goblin Valley State Park (2 miles east), famous for its sandstone hoodoos, and Little Wild Horse Canyon, the most popular slot canyon hike in the San Rafael Reef. The three-mile slot canyon can be paired with Bell Canyon via the Behind-the-Reef Road for an eight-mile loop. Temple Mountain Road leads west to the Temple Mountain Pictograph Panel and the historic Temple Mountain Mining District, where visitors can explore reclaimed uranium mines from the Cold War era.
Directions
From Highway 24 between Hanksville and I-70, turn west onto Temple Mountain Road at the Goblin Valley State Park sign. The campground is approximately 5 miles west, just past the Goblin Valley turnoff, at the base of the San Rafael Reef.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| blm_ut_price@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 636-3600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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