Starr Springs Campground
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations. $10 per night for individual sites, $20 for the group site, paid on-site via honor system. The 5-mile dirt access road can become impassable in wet weather.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Starr Springs Campground sits at 6,300 feet elevation at the southern tip of Utah's Henry Mountains, one of the most isolated mountain ranges in the contiguous United States. The BLM-managed campground offers 12 individual sites and one group site, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Vault toilets serve the camping area. Water availability is inconsistent, so campers should bring their own supply. The Henry Mountains rise dramatically from the surrounding desert, with Mount Hillers towering at 10,723 feet directly above the campground. The range is home to a genetically pure, free-roaming bison herd descended from Yellowstone stock. A nature trail from the campground allows exploration of the surrounding scrub oak and pinyon-juniper habitat. Access requires navigating 5 miles of dirt road from Highway 276, which can become rough and rutted in wet weather. The road may be impassable for large RVs and trailers. This is a truly remote destination with no cell service, ideal for those seeking solitude in Utah's canyon country.
Directions
From Hanksville, travel 25 miles south on Highway 95, then 17 miles southwest on Highway 276 to milepost 17. Turn north on the dirt road and continue 5 miles to the campground.
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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 | $10 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| utrfmail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 542-3461 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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