Temple Mountain Townsite Campground
Open year-round, first-come-first-served. No advance reservations available. Sites are nonelectric with no hookups or potable water.
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
Temple Mountain Townsite Campground occupies a striking location at the mouth of Temple Wash, where a short, steep canyon cuts through the San Rafael Reef. The Reef is a 75-mile-long rocky spine reaching up to 1,000 feet high that forms the eastern edge of the San Rafael Swell. The surrounding landscape features red and white rock formations, scenic slot canyons, hills, and spires. The campground serves as a basecamp for exploring the historic Temple Mountain Mining District, a Cold War-era uranium mining area. Visitors can hike to reclaimed mines, drive to the Temple Mountain Pictograph Panel, or tackle the longer North Temple Wash loop. The Behind-the-Reef Road provides access to wilderness trailheads including Chute Canyon and Wild Horse Canyon, with the first six miles passable by most vehicles and the remaining 14 miles requiring high-clearance 4WD. Goblin Valley State Park lies just two miles east, famous for its sandstone hoodoos and buttes. Little Wild Horse Canyon, the most popular slot canyon hike in the San Rafael Reef, can be accessed nearby and paired with Bell Canyon for an eight-mile loop.
Directions
From Highway 24, turn west onto Temple Mountain Road (signed for Goblin Valley State Park). Continue straight past the state park turnoff as the road turns from pavement to gravel and enters a short canyon. The campground is on the north (right) side of the road as the canyon opens up, seven miles from the highway turnoff.
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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 | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| utprmail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 636-3600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| BLM Temple Mountain Townsite |
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