Rocky Peak Campground

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responsible for 1 in every 10 acres of land in the U.S.

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An agency within the Department of the Interior, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), oversees 10% of the country's landmass, including over 40% of the land in Utah. Over 22 million acres are available for Bureau of Land Management camping and the development of natural resources. One of the many Bureau of Land Management campgrounds to consider visiting is Rocky Peak Campground. It's inside the Three Peaks Recreation Area, close to Cedar City, Utah. Pull your RV into this campground to use it as a base of operations for hiking, biking and horse riding. There are also trails for off-highway vehicles and remote control cars. Enjoy nature in rocky terrain created by ancient volcanic activity, where granite boulders sit in pinyon and juniper forests. Nearby Cedar City is nicknamed "Festival Town USA." Visit attractions ranging from the Frontier Homestead State Park to the Southern Utah Museum of Art. Two national parks are very close to Rocky Peak Campground. Zion National Park is only an hour to the south, and Bryce Canyon National Park is just an hour and 45 minutes to the southeast.

What to See and Do

Hiking and Biking

Three Peaks Loop

Ten minutes northeast of Rocky Peak Campground, Three Peaks Loop is for serious mountain bikers. Starting from the trailhead, you'll need to pedal several miles just to start the loop. That means your actual ride is going to be close to 11 total miles, and you'll climb 1,200 vertical feet on your way up. Length: 7.5 miles Intensity: Moderate

Fishing and Boating

Lake at the Hills in Cedar City, 25 minutes southeast of Rocky Peak Campground, has reservoir fishing in which you can catch catfish, bass, and trout. You can keep two fish per person per day, and kids under 12 can fish for free. Restrooms are available on the shore, and you can use a ramp to get nonmotorized boats into the water. Kayak rentals are available during the summer season.

Climbing

Cedar Canyon, 25 minutes southeast of Rocky Peak Campground, has lots of limestone rockfaces to climb. There are 40 different climbing routes here and sport, boulder, and trad climbing opportunities. You may also want to visit The Cone 25 minutes southwest of Rocky Peak Campground. This crag for beginners is cone-shaped and features three sport routes.

Wildlife Viewing

Zion National Park has 68 distinct species of mammals and is where to head for wildlife viewing. Angels Landing Trail is a great chance to see peregrine falcons, golden eagles, and mule deer. Frequent mammal sightings throughout the park include bighorn sheep, bats, foxes, and rock squirrels. Riverside Walk is your chance to witness the Zion snail, which you won't see anywhere else in the world.

Picnicking

The group campsites at Rocky Peak Campground have picnic tables, charcoal grills, oversized fire rings, and a pavilion. You can also head to Main Street Park in Cedar City, 25 minutes southeast of Rocky Peak Campground, for convenient picnic options. There are a pair of pavilions, drinking fountains, benches, and playground equipment.

Bureau of Land Management Camping

RV Camping

The campsites at Rocky Peak Campground come with a picnic table and fire ring with a grill grate. There also is a vault toilet nearby. The campground has no electricity hookups or drinking water, although nearby trailheads should have water supplies. If you need a backup option instead of BLM RV camping, then check out Zion View RV, an hour southwest of Rocky Peak Campground. The sizeable concrete pads are big pull-throughs and are close to Zion National Park. You'll be near restaurants and grocery stores you can walk to. The campground itself has cell reception and allows pets. You can get full hookups in both the pull-through and back-in campsites.

Free Camping

If you search for "BLM camping near me," you will find that the Dixie National Forest, about an hour southeast of Rocky Peak Campground, has lots of areas available for free camping. There is the Yankee Designated Dispersed Camping Area, Uinta Flat Designated Dispersed Camping Area and Lava Flat Designated Dispersed Camping Area. Keep in mind that all of these Bureau of Land Management free camping sites do not offer any services or amenities.

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Planning your Rocky Peak Campground BLM trip

The elevation at the campground is nearly 6,000 feet. Spring and fall see cool temperatures with nightly lows falling to freezing or below. Summer temperatures often get above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. If your travel party isn't used to this high of an elevation, you should be aware that thinner air means more UV radiation. Pack plenty of sunscreen, and wear long sleeves and brimmed hats. Dispersed camping is limited to 14 days per four-week period, and you'll need to move a minimum of 25 miles from your first camp after that. Plan on each person in your group consuming at least 2 gallons of water each day, and feel free to pack more. Brace for temperature swings of 40 degrees Fahrenheit in a single day, and know that snow can occur at high elevations any month of the year. Have offline maps and guidebooks available for places where your wireless service cuts out. Finally, ensure you have a night sky app to help you stargaze in some of the clearest night skies you'll ever see. Before you head out on your trip, check out our blog for all you need to know about BLM camping.

Leave No Trace

A lot of Utah terrain is sand dotted with crusty white or black peaks, and these patches are known as cryptobiotic soil crusts. Don't puncture them; the combination of fungi, algae, bacteria, and lichens might blow away or get washed out. This soil prevents erosion from happening in many parts of the state. Stay on marked trails to protect trailside vegetation when hiking, biking, or off-roading. Utah is famous for red rock, so put rubber walking tips on any trekking poles you use.

Rocky Peak Campground Location

Starting from Cedar City, head north to Main Street/UT-130. The third exit is a roundabout that puts you on Midvalley Road. Take this for six miles, and then move straight through the Three Peaks Recreation Area. When the road turns from pavement to dirt, the campground will be immediately on your left. Address: W. Midvalley Rd., Enoch, UT 84721 Ready to visit Rocky Peak Campground? 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.