Utah Camping Areas
Swing Arm City OHV Dispersed Camping Area is located in the heart of Utah's San Rafael Swell region. This off-highway vehicle (OHV) friendly camping area offers stunning views of the surrounding red rock canyons and mesas. Visitors can enjoy exploring the nearby trails and roads on their OHVs or hiking and mountain biking in the area. Additionally, the nearby Goblin Valley State Park and Little Wild Horse Canyon offer unique geological formations and hiking opportunities.
The campground amenities include dispersed camping sites with fire pits and picnic tables, vault toilets, and no potable water. It is a first-come-first-serve campground with 60 campsites available.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once a uranium mining site and still has remnants of mining equipment and buildings scattered throughout the area.
The best time of year to visit Swing Arm City OHV Dispersed Camping Area is in the spring and fall when temperatures are mild, averaging in the mid-60s to low-70s. Summers can be extremely hot, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and winters can be cold, with temperatures dropping below freezing. Visitors should come prepared for varying weather conditions and bring their own water and supplies. Get driving directions.
Swing Arm City OHV Dispersed
Swing Arm City OHV Dispersed Camping Area is located in the heart of Utah's San Rafael Swell region. This off-highway vehicle (OHV) friendly camping area offers stunning views of the surrounding red rock canyons and mesas. Visitors can enjoy exploring the nearby trails and roads on their OHVs or hiking and mountain biking in the area. Additionally, the nearby Goblin Valley State Park and Little Wild Horse Canyon offer unique geological formations and hiking opportunities.
The campground amenities include dispersed camping sites with fire pits and picnic tables, vault toilets, and no potable water. It is a first-come-first-serve campground with 60 campsites available.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once a uranium mining site and still has remnants of mining equipment and buildings scattered throughout the area.
The best time of year to visit Swing Arm City OHV Dispersed Camping Area is in the spring and fall when temperatures are mild, averaging in the mid-60s to low-70s. Summers can be extremely hot, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and winters can be cold, with temperatures dropping below freezing. Visitors should come prepared for varying weather conditions and bring their own water and supplies. Get driving directions.
Weather Forecast
Area Streamflow Levels
Gauge | Streamflow |
---|---|
Price River At Woodside
USGS 09314500 |
245 cfs |
Escalante River Near Escalante
USGS 09337500 |
2 cfs |
Dirty Devil R Abv Poison Sp Wash Nr Hanksville
USGS 09333500 |
139 cfs |
Fremont River Near Bicknell
USGS 09330000 |
57 cfs |
Manti Creek Below Dugway Creek
USGS 10215900 |
7 cfs |
Muddy Creek Near Emery
USGS 09330500 |
8 cfs |
Nearby Campgrounds
Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coal Mine Wash Dispersed | Numerous | 4,643 ft | |||
Lonesome Beaver | 5 | 8,991 ft | |||
Mix Pad Dispersed | Numerous | 4,643 ft | |||
McMillan Springs | 5 | 8,306 ft | |||
Swing Arm City OHV Dispersed | Numerous | 4,498 ft |