BLM D0845 — Painted Rock in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
BLM D0845 — Painted Rock in UT
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 3.5-mile stretch of dirt BLM road in San Juan County, UT.
All 3.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.5 miles). Climbs 150 ft over 3.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A pond lies 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Blanding, is 16 mi off.
September normals 50–82°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bureau of Land Management. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
blm.gov