Durffey Mesa Dispersed - Burr Trail Rd - Grand Staircase Nat Mon Camping Area

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Durffey Mesa Dispersed Camping along Burr Trail Road in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument offers free, first-come dispersed camping—no reservations, permits, or fees required.


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Summary

There are no amenities: no toilets, water, fire rings, picnic tables, or hookups, so pack in and out. RVs and vans can access sites in dry conditions. Expect stunning, remote desert scenery with slickrock, mesas, and star-filled skies. It's peaceful and quiet, ideal for solitude. Nearby attractions include Long Canyon, Wolverine Loop, and hiking in the Gulch. Best visited in spring or fall for mild weather; summer can be extremely hot. No cell service—come prepared and self-sufficient.

       

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Durffey Mesa Dispersed - Burr Trail Rd - Grand Staircase Nat MonESCALANTE RIVER NEAR ESCALANTE Preview Escalante River Near Escalante
1.04cfs
1cfs
Durffey Mesa Dispersed - Burr Trail Rd - Grand Staircase Nat MonPINE CREEK NEAR ESCALANTE Preview Pine Creek Near Escalante
0.48cfs
0cfs
Durffey Mesa Dispersed - Burr Trail Rd - Grand Staircase Nat MonFREMONT RIVER NEAR BICKNELL Preview Fremont River Near Bicknell
62.5cfs
63cfs
Durffey Mesa Dispersed - Burr Trail Rd - Grand Staircase Nat MonEAST FORK SEVIER RIVER NEAR KINGSTON Preview East Fork Sevier River Near Kingston
13.6cfs
14cfs
Durffey Mesa Dispersed - Burr Trail Rd - Grand Staircase Nat MonSEVIER RIVER NEAR KINGSTON Preview Sevier River Near Kingston
126.0cfs
126cfs
Durffey Mesa Dispersed - Burr Trail Rd - Grand Staircase Nat MonDIRTY DEVIL R ABV POISON SP WASH NR HANKSVILLE Preview Dirty Devil R Abv Poison Sp Wash Nr Hanksville
132.0cfs
132cfs

Camping Essential Practices

Pack It In, Pack It Out
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.

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NOHRSC DONKEY RESERVOIR
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CLAYTON SPRINGS
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