US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground in Emery County, Utah. Run by Bureau of Land Management.
| Operator | Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Agency | Bureau of Land Management (San Rafael Swell Recreation Area) |
| Campsites | 10 |
| Site types | 9 standard, no electric, 1 group standard, no electric |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Drinking water | No |
| Fee | No |
| Phone | (435) 636-3600 |
| Website | www.blm.gov/visit/temple-mountain-campground-west |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Temple Mountain Campground West before you go.
Temple Mountain Townsite is a fee campground in the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area. Recreation Temple Mountain Townsite is at the intersection of Temple Mountain Road and the Behind-the-Reef Road. From the campground, visitors can hike to reclaimed uranium mines, drive a short distance down the wash to the Temple Mountain Pictograph Panel, or drive the longer North Temple Wash loop. The Behind-the-Reef Road is accessible to most vehicles for six miles, accessing several trailheads for hikes into the San Rafael Reef Wilderness. Two of these (Chute Canyon and Wild Horse Canyon) are accessible for horseback riders.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Temple Mountain Campground West is in Emery County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.