Big Wash Road in UT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Big Wash Road in UT

Road corridorBLM, Vernal

22 mi from Duchesne

Maps 7,302 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

BLM Vernal Field Office ↗

Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • BLM plans 19.1 of this road’s 22 miles as maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 15.8 miles of it dirt, but the condition is unverified.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mount Bartles rises 15 miles southwest.

Rules

  • Camp at least 300 ft from range improvement. (BLM Utah-managed public lands (statewide dispersed camping fact sheet))
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–59°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.