CamperWatch

National campground directory. Verified data, live availability, community tips.

info@camperwatch.org

Explore

  • Search all campgrounds
  • Free camping guide
  • Dispersed camping guide
  • National park campgrounds
  • When Yosemite is sold out
  • When Yellowstone is sold out
  • Availability alerts
  • Community feed
  • Baja California RV parks
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

Featured Campgrounds

  • Emerald Bay — Lake Tahoe CAState
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe ParksTribal
  • Slough Creek — Yellowstone
  • North Pines — Yosemite Valley
  • Jenny Lake — Grand Teton
  • Many Glacier — Glacier NP

For Owners

  • List your campground free
  • Hipcamp alternative
  • Campspot alternative
  • Campground booking software
  • List campground free guide

© 2026 CamperWatch · Not affiliated with Recreation.gov, NPS, or USFS

TermsPrivacyCancellationContactllms.txt

South Temple Wash

San Rafael Swell Recreation Area — hiking

Location: Ferron, UT, UT

Price: From $15 per night

Price range: $15–$50 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: May through October

South Temple Wash is a fee campground in the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area. South Temple Wash campground is located along the Temple Mountain Road on the east side of the Reef. A short distance back to the east of the campground is the turn to go to Goblin Valley State Park.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/south-temple-wash to be notified when sites open up.

South Temple Wash is a $15/night fee campground in the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area with well-spaced sites featuring fire pits and picnic tables. Located near popular attractions including Goblin Valley State Park and Little Wild Horse Canyon, it offers convenient access to hiking, climbing, and scenic drives.

Wildlife alert: Midget Faded Rattlesnake, Desert Spiny Lizard, Western Whiptail, Kit Fox, and Pronghorn have been documented in the area. Common birds include Common Raven, Violet-green Swallow, and Dark-eyed Junco.

Insider tips for South Temple Wash: First-come, first-served with no reservations required All sites have fire pits and picnic tables Sites are spaced well with multiple campsites along dirt road offshoots No cell signal at campground

Skip South Temple Wash if: You need water hookups — no hookups available at sites. You require trash services — no trash collection. You need cell phone reception — no signal reported. You need water access — no water source at campground. You prefer reserved sites — first-come, first-served only. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit South Temple Wash: May-October — Official operational season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Temple Mountain Townsite Campground (Hanksville, UT), San Rafael Swinging Bridge Campground (Price, UT), Buckhorn Draw (Price, UT), Capitol Reef Group Campground (Torrey, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at South Temple Wash

Cell signal at South Temple Wash (Ferron, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

    CamperWatch
    CommunityPlan a tripCompareTribes
    CamperWatch›UT›South Temple Wash
    South Temple Wash — photo 1
    South Temple Wash — photo 2
    South Temple Wash — photo 3
    San Rafael Swell Recreation Area — hikingLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min

    South Temple Wash

    Share: X Facebook
    Ferron, UT, UT★ 4.2 (4 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
    On this page ↓OverviewConditionsPlan Your TripCommunity

    South Temple Wash is a fee campground in the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area. South Temple Wash campground is located along the Temple Mountain Road on the east side of the Reef. A short distance back to the east of the campground is the turn to go to Goblin Valley State Park.

    Best for:HikersWildlife watchersFamiliesBackpackersSites:Tent
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Vault Toilets

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need water hookups — no hookups available at sites✕ You require trash services — no trash collection✕ You need cell phone reception — no signal reported✕ You need water access — no water source at campground✕ You prefer reserved sites — first-come, first-served only✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    First-come, first-served with no reservations required

    All sites have fire pits and picnic tables

    Sites are spaced well with multiple campsites along dirt road offshoots

    No cell signal at campground

    Best: May-October

    Official operational season for the campground

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Midget Faded Rattlesnake, Desert Spiny Lizard, Western Whiptail, Kit Fox, and Pronghorn have been documented in the area. Common birds include Common Raven, Violet-green Swallow, and Dark-eyed Junco.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
    Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
    435-636-3600· San Rafael Swell Recreation Area

    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

    Community

    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — San Rafael Swell Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at San Rafael Swell Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does South Temple Wash cost per night?+
    South Temple Wash costs $15–$50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is South Temple Wash open?+
    South Temple Wash is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does South Temple Wash have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at South Temple Wash?+
    South Temple Wash is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at South Temple Wash?+
    South Temple Wash is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at South Temple Wash?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at South Temple Wash is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is South Temple Wash open, and what are check-in times?+
    South Temple Wash is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Compare campgroundsPlan a multi-stop trip
    ●Data sources on this page
    Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
    recreation.gov · RIDB API
    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
    api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
    airquality.googleapis.com
    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
    api.inaturalist.org
    Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
    pollen.googleapis.com
    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
    broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
    api.sunrise-sunset.org
    Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
    maps.googleapis.com
    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
    ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

    CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

    $15 /night★ 4.2 (4)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
    Dates full? Get an availability alert
    FAQ
    How much does South Temple Wash cost per night?+
    What season is South Temple Wash open?+
    Does South Temple Wash have hookups?+
    All 7 questions →

    Nearby Campgrounds

    Temple Mountain Townsite Campground

    Hanksville, UT

    From $15/night

    San Rafael Swinging Bridge Campground

    Price, UT

    From $15/night

    Buckhorn Draw

    Price, UT

    From $15/night

    Capitol Reef Group Campground

    Torrey, UT

    From $125/night

    Own a campground nearby?

    List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.

    List your campground →
    $15–50 /nightNo booking fees
    +TRIPCheck availability