Starr Spring Campground
Open and operating on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Individual sites are $10 per night; the group site is $20 per night, payable on-site.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:04PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will impact Utah this weekend bringing widespread rainfall totals ranging from 2-4". Some highly localized amounts to 6-8" are also possible, particularly across terrain-favored locations in southwestern Utah, the Book Cliffs, and Bear River Range. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, 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, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. This also includes recent burn scars such as Forsyth, Cottonwood, Silver King, France Canyon, and Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * 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. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Anomalously high moisture is forecast to impact the region with the arrival of the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. While this is expected to be a long duration rainfall event, scattered instances of heavier rainfall rates are expected with stronger storms yielding flash flooding concerns given saturated soils and prior burn scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Starr Springs Campground sits at 6,300 feet on the southeast slope of Mount Hillers, offering a secluded basecamp in Utah's Henry Mountains. The campground provides 12 individual sites and one large group site, each equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. Pit toilets and potable water are available on-site, along with a nature trail for exploring the surrounding terrain. The Henry Mountains are among the most isolated ranges in the Lower 48, with Mount Hillers towering at 10,723 feet above the campground. The area draws geology enthusiasts and rock hounds eager to explore the igneous intrusions and mineralized formations, while late-season hunters come for the free-roaming bison herd that inhabits these highlands. Access is via a dirt road 7 miles west of State Route 276 at milepost 17.
Directions
From State Route 276 at milepost 17, travel 7 miles west on a dirt road to the campground. From Hanksville, drive 25 miles south on Highway 95, then 17 miles southwest on Highway 276 to milepost 17.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| utrfmail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 542-3461 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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