BLM•Castle Dale, UT•13.8h from Austin

San Rafael Swell — Wedge Overlook (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: Graded gravel road — 2WD OK when dry. Check conditions after rain.

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–Oct

Reservations

None — dispersed, first-come

Max Length

40 ft

Highlights

▶ Camp on the rim of Utah's "Little Grand Canyon" — a 1,000-ft San Rafael River gorge with zero entry fee and zero competition
▶ Free dispersed sites within walking distance of the overlook; 14 miles of graded gravel from Castle Dale (2WD OK when dry)
▶ Triangle for day trips: Goblin Valley SP (33 mi), Arches NP (80 mi), and Nine Mile Canyon petroglyphs (90 mi) all reachable without breaking camp

Planning Notes

No water, no toilets at the overlook dispersed area. Castle Dale (14 mi) has fuel and a small grocery. Gravel road is wide and well-graded; 2WD feasible in dry conditions. One of the closest serious canyon-country dispersed sites to Texas — skip the extra 60-min push to Moab and camp free instead. From Austin: ~13.8 hrs via I-20 W to I-25 N to US-6 W.