Hamburger Rock Campground
Hamburger Rock Campground is a good option for visitors wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek area of Bears Ears National Monument or be close to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. The campground is located north off the Needles Highway (accessed from Utah State Route 211), approximately 3 miles southeast of Canyonlands National Park and 17 miles northwest of Newspaper Rock. The campground provides 10 campsites that each feature a tent/trailer space, a picnic table, a fire ring, and vault toilets. Each campsite can hold 10 people and 2 vehicles. There is no drinking water at the campground. Reservations are not available for camping at this location.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 10 |
Site guide
10 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 2 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 3 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 4 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 5 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 6 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 7 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 8 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 9 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 10 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 00:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Hamburger Rock Campground is first come, first served and payment must be made upon arrival at the self-register kiosk at the campground using cash, check, or the Scan & Pay feature on the Recreation.gov mobile app. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Turn west off U.S. Route 191 onto Utah State Route 211 and travel approximately 29.1 miles. Turn onto the Lockhart Basin Rd on the north side of the highway. The campground is located 1.2 miles down the maintained, gravel road on the east side of the road.
| Nearest town | Monticello, Utah |
| Coordinates | 38.1920° N, 109.6695° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
No refunds are available.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Gearheads Outdoor Store ↗ | 26.7 mi |
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Hamburger Rock Campground - Bears Ears National Monument, UT
Public land it sits in
Manti-La Sal National Forest begins about 2.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 2.3 miManti-La Sal National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,414,386 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- D.C.C. & P. Inscription "B"Site · Moab · 11.8 mi
- Julien InscriptionSite · Moab · 14.2 mi
Natural features
The campsites are situated at the base of the Hamburger Rock geologic feature, a red sandstone monolith. A few of the sites are shaded by small juniper trees, but most are shaded only by the rock itself.
Recreation
The Indian Creek area of Bears Ears National Monument has gained international recognition for its extraordinary natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The Indian Creek canyon opens to a broad valley rimmed by Wingate Sandstone cliffs known for world-class rock climbing. Prominent geologic features include Lavender Mesa, Bridger Jack Mesa, and North and South Six Shooter Peaks. This spectacular setting and rich archeological resources provide visitors with recreational opportunities such as rock climbing, camping, cultural resource viewing, scenic photography, and off-highway vehicle (OHV) touring on designated routes.
Nearby
- Newspaper Rock
- Needles District of Canyonlands National Park
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hamburger Rock Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Hamburger Rock Campground?
Hamburger Rock Campground is first come, first served and payment must be made upon arrival at the self-register kiosk at the campground using cash, check, or the Scan & Pay feature on the Recreation.gov mobile app.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hamburger Rock Campground?
Check-in 00:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Hamburger Rock Campground have?
10 sites, including 10 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Hamburger Rock Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hamburger Rock Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Hamburger Rock Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Hamburger Rock Campground?
The Indian Creek area of Bears Ears National Monument has gained international recognition for its extraordinary natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Hamburger Rock Campground?
Monticello, Utah. Newspaper Rock
Source: Getting there
What if Hamburger Rock Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Indian Creek Falls Group Site (1 mi), Creek Pasture Group Site (2.4 mi), and Creek Pasture Campground (2.7 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby