Dalton Wells Road Designated Camping
UtahRaptor State Park
Write a Review Dalton Wells Rd. Moab, UT 84532 801-538-7220 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.7112, -109.7033
Overview of Dalton Wells Road Designated Camping
As of May 15, 2022 there is a $15 fee for use of this area. First-come, first-served. The Dalton Wells area is the location of the new UtahRaptor State Park. This area is undergoing changes and construction of the new park may begin in the coming months. Primitive camping will continue to be available during planning and construction. Updates are available on the UtahRaptor website. Please respect all signed area closures and camp only at existing fire rings.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101
Last Price Paid: $15
Reported by Alternate Roads on 5/4/2023
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Mike & Nancy on 4/18/2021
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 4,396 ft / 1,339 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes







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Reviews of Dalton Wells Road Designated Camping 26 people have reviewed this location.
“Not free boondocking, but great spot to explore the National Parks from”
Reviewed 5/4/2023
Nightly rate: | $15 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | Anywhere |
RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
We stayed here for 4 nights in April 2023 using this spot as a safe base camp to explore all the national parks nearby. While it wasn't free, the cost provide very clean porta potty's, and rangers coming through several times a day so we felt a bit better leaving our stuff for the long days in the parks. The road in crosses a ... more
We stayed here for 4 nights in April 2023 using this spot as a safe base camp to explore all the national parks nearby.
While it wasn't free, the cost provide very clean porta potty's, and rangers coming through several times a day so we felt a bit better leaving our stuff for the long days in the parks.
The road in crosses a level but large wash that was a lot of loose sand when we were here. We made sure the truck was in 4x4 to pull our Airstream through it but we also saw many large class A's that don't have 4x4 that crossed it without issue.
We really enjoyed this spot and will definitely keep it as an option and pay the $15 for such great access to NP.
Alternate Roads would stay here again
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“Now "Utahraptor State Park" - no dispersed camping here anymore.”
Reviewed 8/21/2022
Nightly rate: | $15 |
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Days stayed: | 0 |
RV Length: | 26' (Class C) |
This area is since May 15, 2022 part of the Utahraptor State Park, and there is a $15 fee per night. Sooner or later there will be on top an entrance fee to the "park." It would be good to rename this place here on Campendium. The same applies to the former Willow Springs Designated Dispersed Camping area. See also the link ... more
This area is since May 15, 2022 part of the Utahraptor State Park, and there is a $15 fee per night. Sooner or later there will be on top an entrance fee to the "park."
It would be good to rename this place here on Campendium.
The same applies to the former Willow Springs Designated Dispersed Camping area.
See also the link below with more detailed information and a map of the "park" boundaries.
https://stateparks.utah.gov/2022/05/06/new-camping-fees-coming-to-utahraptor-state-park/
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“Perfect spot ”
Reviewed 9/24/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 25' (Class B Plus) |
Because we have a 25 foot class B + Diesel but not a four wheel drive, we drove 1/2 mile into the road and parked on the left for the night. It was perfect. We had plenty of Verizon service as well. We could stream with our jet pack connection but phones did fine without. It was a great overnight!
Aggie Jo would stay here again
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“Easy and beautiful ”
Reviewed 8/11/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 13 |
RV Length: | 22' (Travel Trailer) |
First time ever boondocking and this was the place to do it. Easy in, and out and plenty of space. Sign does say no camping but that’s just the first .5 mile from the road keep going past and you will find it.
ThewanderingO would stay here again
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“Open, Easy, & Free!”
Reviewed 6/22/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Stayed here one night (Sunday). There were very few other campers, and it was a relatively easy drive in if you go slow (there's one rocky spot). A little freeway noise in the background, and it's a very large open lot, so there's no privacy. Still, overall really nice and really easy. Even arriving late (10:30pm), it was easy to find ... more
Stayed here one night (Sunday). There were very few other campers, and it was a relatively easy drive in if you go slow (there's one rocky spot). A little freeway noise in the background, and it's a very large open lot, so there's no privacy. Still, overall really nice and really easy. Even arriving late (10:30pm), it was easy to find a good spot for the tent. Several scattered fire rings, but there was a fire ban so we didn't use them. Close to Canyonlands and really close to Arches.
mmminis15 would stay here again
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“Great location”
Reviewed 6/4/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | None |
First time boondocking. Plenty of sites the week before Memorial Day weekend too. Easy access from highway, but camping road access is a bit rough yet not a big deal. Flat area to set up. Fire pits. Windy some days but not really bad wind while we were there. A great location close to Moab, and great to use as a staging area as we went... more
First time boondocking. Plenty of sites the week before Memorial Day weekend too. Easy access from highway, but camping road access is a bit rough yet not a big deal. Flat area to set up. Fire pits. Windy some days but not really bad wind while we were there. A great location close to Moab, and great to use as a staging area as we went to the Needles District and Island in the Sky district of Canyonland NP on separate days.
dskempin would stay here again
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“Dispersed camping still available here ”
Reviewed 5/27/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 7 |
Stayed here May 17-24th. The No Camping signs refer to the area within 1/2 mile of the road. New signs at the Kiosk outline the camping rules. Lots of open spaces compared to our trip here last September.
Lions Fan would stay here again
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“Pulled in and it said no camping”
Reviewed 5/12/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 0 |
Site Number: | 0 |
RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
Apparently as one of the other reviews stated, the plan was to pave this and set it up as a charge for camping site. I pulled in and it said no camping so I left. Seems the process has already begun. Makes the surrounding BLM free camping sites super crowded.
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“Enjoy it while it lasts....”
Reviewed 5/1/2021
RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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We met some of the state folks who informed us that this area and the one next to it - Willow Springs - will be converted to a state park. They will begin paving the main road in by this summer and plan to have it set up with actual campgrounds by next summer. This is great for those that don't mind paying and want amenities. I'm sure ... more
We met some of the state folks who informed us that this area and the one next to it - Willow Springs - will be converted to a state park. They will begin paving the main road in by this summer and plan to have it set up with actual campgrounds by next summer. This is great for those that don't mind paying and want amenities. I'm sure it will be a beautiful conversion. It will however, reduce a HUGE number of free dispersed camping in area making the few that are left extremely crowded. Willow Springs alone has hundreds of campers on any given day. I'm glad we were able to enjoy it before the conversion.
From Gridlock To Boondocks would stay here again
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“Nice open area, lots of room ”
Reviewed 4/28/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
RV Length: | 29' (Class C) |
Camped here 2 nights in our 29' class C. The road coming in is heavily rutted and has many dips and washboards, so take it slow and you should be OK. The area itself is mostly just dirt with the average amount of trash you'd expect to find at a BLM campsite. Enough room to spread out so noisy neighbors don't bother you too much. Easy a... more
Camped here 2 nights in our 29' class C. The road coming in is heavily rutted and has many dips and washboards, so take it slow and you should be OK. The area itself is mostly just dirt with the average amount of trash you'd expect to find at a BLM campsite. Enough room to spread out so noisy neighbors don't bother you too much. Easy access to mineral bottom road for all the hiking and off-roading opportunities.
Carie would stay here again
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noted 8/19/2021
This is the right spot (38.7167582, -109.6920537). Thanks
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Amenities
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- dry camping
- Dispersed Camping
Recreation
- OHV
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
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- restrooms: vault
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