Overview: Utah's San Rafael Swell (just south of Green River, UT) is home to some of the most spectacular deserts trails of the Intermountain West. Within its vast network of trails, the Family Butte area contains a broad network of trails that overlook much of the...
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Articles: Dispersed Camping
Lost Trails Guide #10 | San Rafael Swell, UT | BLM Route SS4083 | Rods Valley Uranium Mine Overlook & Dispersed Camping
Overview: Located within Utah's San Rafael Swell, the Family Butte area contains a vast network of trails that explore breathtaking cliffs and remote, desert landscape. Located within this network, many BLM trails lead to hidden adventure sites, including dispersed...
San Rafael Desert Legal Update – Two Paths Diverged In a Desert
Last week BlueRibbon Coalition filed an appeal of a decision by the Bureau of Land Management's Price Field Office to close 35 miles of routes in the San Rafael Desert in Utah. We have serious concerns about the process BLM used to close these roads, and their...
Help Prevent Dispersed Camping Restrictions in Moab’s Gemini Bridges, Two Rivers, Utah Rims and Labyrinth Rims Areas
The Bureau of Land Management has released Environmental Assessments regarding dispersed camping in the Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges, Two Rivers and Utah Rims Special Recreation Management Areas (SRMA) around Moab, Utah. Each Assessment analyzes restricting and...
Possible Camping Restrictions for South Dakota’s Pinnacles/Buffalo Gap/Nomad View Dispersed Recreation Area
Located just miles from Badlands National Park in South Dakota is the Pinnacles area. This is a hidden gem ideal for dispersed recreation and dispersed camping. The easy accessibility has made this area a popular destination for those who want a pristine and gorgeous...
Lost Trails Guide #9 | San Rafael Desert, UT | BLM Route SS4121 | Dispersed Camping in the San Rafael Desert
Overview: The Family Butte area, located within the San Rafael Desert south of Green River, UT, contains a network of trails that explore breathtaking cliffs and remote, desert landscape. Located within this network, BLM Route SS4121 stands out as a must-see for...
A Win for E-bikes in Colorado’s North Fruita Desert Trails System
The BLM in North Fruita, Colorado have issued the following update for the North Fruita Desert Trails Master Plan: This is a victory that we have been working hard towards along with other stakeholders. The Fruita area has seen a lot of proposed changes including...
Gila Lower Box, New Mexico, Recreation Area Management Plan
The Bureau of Land Management is accepting public comment for the Recreation Area Management Plan (RAMP) for Gila Lower Box Area. This area is located in Southwest, New Mexico. This project is currently in the public scoping phase which means they are accepting public...
Three Major Dispersed Camping Developments
Outdoor recreation has completely exploded over the past few years. Although we've seen increases in all forms of outdoor recreation, dispersed camping has seen disproportionately large amounts of growth with many of the campers being new, public lands users and first...
Lost Trails Guide #6 and #7| Sinbad Valley, UT | Petroglyphs and Dispersed Camping off of Devil’s Racetrack, Loop SS3275 & #SS3278
Overview: Devil's Racetrack is one of the most well-known and well-travelled tracks of Southern Utah. Less well-known are the many side-spurs currently open for exploration. Located just outside of Green River and north of the San Rafael Swell, Sinbad Valley offers...








