Temple Mountain Campground East
Open year-round. First-come, first-served with no reservations and no fees. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash.
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 12:15PM MDT until July 22 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* 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, Western Millard and Juab Counties, 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 includes recent burn scars such as Cottonwood, Silver King, Forsyth, France Canyon, Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, recent burn scars including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, Silver King, and Monroe Canyon, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Temple Mountain Campground East sits at the edge of Utah's San Rafael Swell, serving as a convenient base camp for exploring Goblin Valley State Park and the surrounding desert landscape. Known locally as the "People Pasture," this BLM-managed campground provides a no-frills camping experience with essential amenities including pit toilets, fire rings, and an information kiosk. The campground features multiple parking areas designed to accommodate large recreational vehicles, making it suitable for RV travelers exploring this remote corner of Emery County. As a first-come-first-served facility with no fees, it attracts campers seeking solitude and easy access to hiking, biking, horseback riding, and photography opportunities in the surrounding red rock terrain. Campers should come prepared with their own water supply and plan to pack out all trash. The area is known for its dramatic desert scenery and dark skies, offering excellent stargazing conditions away from light pollution.
Directions
Located west of the turnoff to Goblin Valley State Park, accessible from Highway 24 near Green River, Utah.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| utprmail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 636-3600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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