BLM•Hanksville, UT•14.2h from Austin

Little Wild Horse Canyon (BLM Dispersed)

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Road / tire note: Dirt access road with sandy sections — 2WD OK when dry; park on firm ground.

Fee

Free (14-day max)

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Verify before trip

Cell Signal

No signal

Water

Bring your own

Toilets

None

Best Season

Mar–May, Sep–Nov

Reservations

None — dispersed, first-come

Max Length

27 ft

Highlights

▶ Free dispersed at the trailhead for Little Wild Horse Canyon — the best non-technical slot canyon hike in Utah (Bell-LWH loop, 7 miles, no permit) starting from your campsite
▶ 50+ established dispersed sites in the draw; far lower competition than Goblin Valley SP 8 miles north, with no overnight fee
▶ San Rafael Swell's slot canyon labyrinth surrounds you — free camping, no park entry, and the slots are just as dramatic as anything in Zion

Planning Notes

Trailers to ~27 ft reported on the main dirt access road; sandy sections can trap 2WD vehicles — approach cautiously and park at a firm spot. 50+ dispersed sites with established fire rings. No water, no toilets. Hanksville (30 mi east on UT-24) has fuel. Combine with Goblin Valley SP (8 mi north) and Wedge Overlook (35 mi north). From Austin: ~14.2 hrs via US-191 to UT-24 W to Temple Mountain Road.