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Moquith Mountain is located between Kanab and Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park in Utah. This BLM-controlled site is a haven of Slickrock plateaus, perennial streams, shifting sand dunes, beautiful canyons, vermilion cliffs, and hidden treasures like the South Fork Indian Pictographs. The top of Moquith Mountain is forested, and the WSA comprises five different landforms. Approximately 7,300 acres in the wilderness study area are of exceptional scenic quality, and you'll find the Vermilion Cliffs in the central part. The northern part of the Vermilion Cliffs' terrace comprises a part of the Coral Pink Dunes and one escarpment over the dunes. 

Moquith Mountain's eastern section is a chain of deep canyons where pinyon-juniper woodlands and Ponderosa pine thrive from the floors to the canyon's rims. Its western edge has open sand dunes with some islands of vegetation and hanging gardens in alcoves on the canyons' sides. In the upper stretches of these spring-fed canyons, you'll also find a beautiful array of flora that includes oaks, cliff rose, cottonwood, and maples.

What to See and Do

What to See and Do

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South Fork Indian Canyon Trail

The South Fork Indian Canyon route is a lightly trafficked out-and-back trail near Kanab, Utah. South Fork Indian Canyon comprises two heads of unnamed canyons and an exceptional landscape. During the hike, you'll see prehistoric rock art, including pictographs and petroglyphs in the caves and other protected areas. Pictographs were painted utilizing natural pigments while petroglyphs were engraved into the rock in the canyon. Visitors can use this trail for walking, hiking, and nature trips. 

Length: 0.87 miles

Intensity: Moderate

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Visitors to Moquith Mountain WSA can spot mule deer, cougars, cottontail rabbits, ravens, mourning doves, and coyotes. Other fauna species in the BLM area include Coral Pink Dunes tiger beetle, ferruginous hawk, western yellow-billed cuckoo, long-billed curlew, and Mexican spotted owl. You'll also see sensitive species like roadrunners, Lewis's woodpeckers, and fox sparrows here. Visitors might also spot endangered species such as peregrine falcons and bald eagles that occasionally visit the site.

Picnicking

Although picnic benches are not available in the Moquith Mountain area, you can find some great picnicking areas near this BLM site. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park Campground and Ponderosa Grove Campground offer picnic tables, allowing you to enjoy meals and outdoor quality time with your family or friends while gathering around a campfire.

Camping

Bureau of Land Management Camping

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There are several Bureau of Land Management campgrounds near Moquith Mountain WSA, making RV camping possible during your visit to the site. The nearest one is Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park Campground with 34 single-family camping sites, 12 of which have hookups. Campground amenities include hot showers, drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings, grates, an RV dump station and drinking water. The Bureau of Land Management camping sites can accommodate trailers, RVs, and tents. Most campsites can accommodate RVs with a maximum length of 40 feet, but you'll also find 12 bigger pull-through sites with electricity and water hookups.

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If you enjoy primitive camping, head to Ponderosa Grove Campground during your trip. Apart from being sparse and quiet, this campground is open throughout the year and conveniently situated among several recreational opportunities. It hosts nine campsites with picnic tables, grills, fire pits, and vault toilets, but no hookups are available. Dispersed camping enthusiasts can also find many Bureau of Land Management free camping options along Hancock Road and Highway 43. However, it would be best to park a bit far from the roads to avoid getting a parking ticket.

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Planning Your Trip

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Planning your Moquith Mountain BLM trip

A BLM RV trip to the Moquith Mountain WSA will offer you a real wilderness experience and plenty of opportunities to discover unique landscapes as you learn about the site's history. When planning your vacation, keep in mind that that there are no RV campsites on the site, so search for "BLM camping near me" prior to arriving at your destination. Nonetheless, visitors can park their trailers and RVs in the nearby parks and campgrounds. This wilderness area does not allow mechanized equipment, helicopters, or motorized travel. However, OHV use is allowed only on open dunes and primitive routes in the BLM area. 

Checking the terrain, weather, and physical conditions of the Moquith Mountain WSA ahead of time will help ensure your safety. Travelers should be prepared for soft, sandy roads and backcountry conditions when visiting this BLM area. Before you head out on your trip, check out our blog for all you need to know about BLM camping.

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BLM asks that you leave the pictographs, petroglyphs, and other artifacts within the prehistoric sites in Moquith Mountain WSA the way that you found them. Campfires are only permitted within the fire rings provided in the nearby parks and campgrounds. Since there's no garbage collection within the BLM area, visitors should carry out all their garbage, litter, and foodstuff when leaving the site. Also, remember to maintain your distance when photographing or interacting with wild animals and birds in this wilderness area, and do not feed or provoke them.

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Location

Moquith Mountain Location

Moquith Mountain is located approximately four miles west of Kanab off US-89, close to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. You can reach this BLM site by driving south on U.S. Highway 89 from Mount Carmel Junction. Take the Yellow Jacket Road (Sand Dune Road) towards Coral Pink Sand Dune State Park. Drive 8.3 miles from Highway 89 and look out for the T sign on the road. Go left at the sign onto Hancock Road. Travel 3.5 miles and pass the Ponderosa Campground; then, continue to the junction of the 4WD Sand Spring Road and Hancock Road on your right. A four-wheel-drive vehicle allows travel within 0.5 miles of the pictographs. However, if your vehicle cannot make it on the sandy roads, you can reach the pictographs by walking from the T sign in Sand Dune Spring Road and Hancock Road.

Ready to visit the Moquith Mountain? An RV rental is a great way to experience your destination. Not only will you be close to all the action, but at the end of a long day exploring, you'll have your RV to return to for the night, where you'll enjoy a full kitchen, bathroom, and nice soft bed. Not sure about renting an RV? Here’s a step-by-step guide to renting an RV with RVshare.

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