Middle Sand Wash Road in UT -- Camping Rules & Access in Utah

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Middle Sand Wash Road in UT

BLM, Vernal
4,863 ft31 mi from Naples
Maps
RUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUSABLE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Dispersed camping generally allowed

A restriction reported for this unit is not yet mapped here; see the rules below.

WhyBureau of Land Management opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

4.5 of the 18.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 4.5 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch.

Night skies are Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Bureau of Land Management.

Check current orders
1 reviewed rule is not confirmed here
Camping
Not confirmed here
Reported rule: Prohibited

camping at this site is not allowed

September normals 4782°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?