Desert valley with distant mountains

Activity

Tent CampingPrimitive

Site Info

BLM CampgroundFirst Come, First Served

Amenities

Hiking Trails

King Top

UT · BLM Campground · BLM

King Top is a blm campground Utah. This primitive-level campground offers tent camping. No fees. Amenities include hiking trails.

At a Glance

Site Type

BLM Campground

Hookups

None

Experience

Primitive

Fees

Free

Season

Year-Round

Pets

Unknown

Cell Service

poor

Poor Cell Signal

Spotty coverage — may work in some areas

Verizon: weakAT&T: weakT-Mobile: none

About This Location

King Top BLM campground offers a rugged, off-grid escape in Utah’s Confusion Range. Ideal for self-sufficient hikers and fossil enthusiasts, this primitive, year-round site provides a free basecamp near Fossil Mountain. It is a perfect destination for experienced adventurers seeking solitude and exploration within the wild Great Basin landscape.

Experience the raw, rugged beauty of Utah’s Confusion Range at the King Top BLM campground. This primitive, year-round site offers a true off-grid escape for tent campers seeking solitude amidst the high-desert landscape. The area is a dream for geology enthusiasts, located near Fossil Mountain—a world-renowned site for early Ordovician fossils. With no hookups available, this location is best suited for experienced, self-sufficient adventurers looking to explore the unique, plateau-like summit and extensive hiking trails of the region. Whether you are an amateur paleontologist or a backcountry hiker, King Top provides an authentic, free basecamp for exploring the wild heart of the Great Basin.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access King Top?
King Top is a campground in Utah. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.
What types of camping are available at King Top?
King Top supports tent camping.
What amenities are at King Top?
On-site amenities include hiking trails.

Location data: BLM · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 38.9808, -113.5305

Quick Facts

State
Utah
Region
Southwest
Agency
BLM
Coordinates
38.9808, -113.5305
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