Can you camp anywhere in San Rafael Swell?

Camping at the San Rafael Swell The wonderful thing about BLM managed lands is that you can camp almost anywhere (see the BLM’s camping regulations for more information.)

How do I get to San Rafael Swell?

There are access roads to the San Rafael Swell from S.R. 10 near Huntington and Castle Dale. Visit Utah’s Castle Country for mile-by-mile directions to the Wedge Overlook, Little Horse Canyon and a number of other regional San Rafael attractions.

Where is the San Rafael Swell?

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The San Rafael Swell is a large remote area in central/eastern Utah, that is split in half by Interstate 70. It extends from near Hanksville to the south all the way north to near Price, and from Green River on its eastern side for about 70 miles west, encompassing over 2000 square miles.

What city is Little Grand Canyon Utah in?

“Little Grand Canyon,” is located in the deepest part of the San Rafael River canyon located directly beneath the Wedge Overlook in the San Rafael Swell located in Emery County, Utah.

What is the swell Utah?

The Swell is a playground for the whole family. With several popular hikes in the region that take you through slot canyons (Little Wild Horse Canyon) to breathtaking vistas (the Wedge Overlook) and in an amongst the goblins in Goblin Valley, this area offers a wide variety of family adventures.

Is Goblin Valley part of San Rafael Swell?

Goblin Valley State Park is on the southeastern edge of the San Rafael Swell.

Why is it called San Rafael Swell?

Wind and water carved this jumble of rock into incredible formations as buttes, canyons, pinnacles and mesas emerged, making the Swell one of the most ruggedly beautiful pockets of terrain in the world. That was how this area came to be known as San Rafael Swell.

Why is it called the San Rafael Swell?

Is there water in San Rafael Swell?

A pool of water with canyons of the swell in the background. It’s a six or seven hour day or a great two-day trip with beautiful public lands on which rafters can set up camp along the way, including Virgin Springs Canyon, roughly six miles in.

Can you float the San Rafael River?

About the San Rafael River There are lots of places to get off the water and explore by foot including slot canyons and petroglyphs. The river can only be floated for a short period of time in late spring or early summer during peak snowmelt.

Is there cell service in the San Rafael Swell?

Before you head into the Swell you can pit-stop in towns like Huntington, Castledale or Ferron on the west side of Green River on the east. You will need water, a full tank of gas and at least one spare tire. Practice accepting the fact you will have no cell service.

What caused the San Rafael uplift?

The geologic origin of the San Rafael Swell is tied to compressional tectonic forces responsible for uplift of the Rocky Mountains to the east and Uinta Mountains to the north.

Where is the San Rafael River?

The San Rafael River is a tributary of the Green River, approximately 90 miles (140 km) long, in east central Utah, United States. The river flows across a sparsely populated arid region of the Colorado Plateau, and is known for the isolated, scenic gorge through which it flows.

What river runs through the San Rafael Swell?

The San Rafael Swell is a large geologic feature located in south-central Utah, United States about 16 miles (26 km) west of Green River.