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.
Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 10:07AM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
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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