Sooner Rocks GSENM | Wild Camping
United States
Details
- Verified:
- almost 4 years ago
- GPS:
- 37.32846, -111.05816
- Altitude:
- 1325.2 masl
- Website:
- None
- Contributor:
-
hinter-dem.horizont.net
Amenities
- Electricity:
- No
- Wifi:
- No
- Kitchen:
- No
- Restaurant:
- No
- Showers:
- No
- Water:
- No
- Toilets:
- No
- Big Rig Friendly:
- No
- Tent Friendly:
- Yes
- Pet Friendly:
- Yes
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iOverlander cannot verify if wild camping is permitted at this location. It is your responsibility to verify local laws or obtain consent before staying the night.
There are a half dozen sites around Sooner Rocks, and the best two are the one we stayed in (located north of the wash on the right as you are heading south, with some shade and wind protection from some big sandstone rocks) and right at the wash in some tamaracks. This area can be very windy so some wind breaks are valuable. Climbing back onto the Sooner Rocks offers great views of the Straight Cliffs, as well as the slickrock around the Escalante River. No Verizon service.
The site we stayed in had a bit of a dip preventing a Honda CR-V from driving all the way, but anything higher off the ground would be ok. The Hole-in-the-Rock Road at this point requires medium clearance and good tires, but is passable for small SUVs/crossovers. Overall this area is pretty hot by May but there is all-day shade at this site. Great place to stay if doing a loop hike of Fortymile/Willow Gulch.
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Stayed here for two nights. There are a half dozen sites around Sooner Rocks, and the best two are the one we stayed in (located north of the wash on the right heading south, with some shade and wind protection from some big sandstone rocks) and right at the wash in some tamaracks. This area can be very windy so some wind breaks are valuable. Climbing back onto the Sooner Rocks offers great views of the Straight Cliffs, as well as the slickrock around the Escalante River. No Verizon service.
The site we stayed in had a bit of a dip preventing a Honda CR-V from driving all the way, but anything higher off the ground would be ok. The Hole-in-the-Rock Road at this point requires medium clearance and good tires, but is passable for small SUVs/crossovers. Overall this area is pretty hot by May but there is all-day shade at this site. Great place to stay if doing a loop hike of Fortymile/Willow Gulch.
Report Check-InNice rock formations. Couple places to camp off the main road. One is downhill and visible from road, rather large that can accommodate two or three cars or tents. Second spot is around the corner, just before the main road starts climbing uphill. Bumpy driveway will bring you behind a rock on a flat spot with a fire ring.
Report Check-InNice place just off the Hole In The Rock Road. High clearance essential. No facilities.
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