Hamburger Rock Campground

$15.00/night

BLM Monticello Field Office, PO Box 7
Monticello, UT 84535

Notice

IMPORTANT VISITOR ADVISORY – LOCAL FLOODING AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS

Due to recent flooding and significant storm damage throughout the county, please consider avoiding travel within the Monticello Field Office area, particularly on dirt roads.

Flooding has damaged roads, bridges and impacted local communities. Emergency response may be limited in some areas and take longer to arrive, with resources already stretched thin responding to these events. Please avoid unnecessary travel.

If you decide to travel to the region, please take extra precautions and check local conditions before departing. Local highways may be closed, and dirt roads may be impassable due to erosion.

For questions, please call the Monticello Field Office at 435-587-1500. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Nov 2, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026

Overview

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. Campsites are available on a first come, first served basis upon arrival at the self-register kiosk at the site. The Indian Creek area is generally primitive and undeveloped, with few services.

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

Newspaper Rock
Needles District of Canyonlands National Park

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (435) 587-1500.

Charges & Cancellations

No refunds are available.

Camp site features

Across 10 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 10 sites
Largest party: 10 people

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. You must have the Recreation.gov app installed on your mobile device prior to arrival to use the Scan & Pay payment method.

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

16 reviews

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Pamela R

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Reviewed a month ago

It was an awesome site. Great rock formations all around. Private & secluded spots. Clean vault toilets. Site was able to collect water if a downpour happens. We woke to a 8” puddle around our Van. Fun stuff!

Laura R

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Reviewed a month ago

Quiet, small, unique, and beautiful spot. Quick to the Needles section of Canyonlands. Pit toilets, minimum cell service (verizon).

Shauna D

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Reviewed 2 months ago

#5 Park next to the bush (shade til 830am+ in sept) if you like to sleep in (me). Panoramic views on top of formations, watched epic storms go through! Breath taking views. Mostly quiet but understandably people check out the formations. Needles visitor only 10min away. (LOVED THE NEEDLES AREA, no through road to island in the sky, by the way, whole different district). Vaults very clean. Basically no service here on tmobile or Verizon(1 LTE) but exceptional starlink. Will be back!

Steve R

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Reviewed 5 months ago

A very enjoyable spot. Excellent views and close to the Needles district. Clean pit toilets. Pleasant neighboring campers.

Skyler Y

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Reviewed 6 months ago

Sweet spot to camp while exploring the Needles district. Quick drive to the visitor center. Pit toilets were decent and appreciated. We got a site with a large, flat tent pad that was helpful for pitching our tent.

Matthew M

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Reviewed 7 months ago

Beautiful campground right near needles district of Canyonlands! Our tent site was not flat but sufficed for one night of camping. Had a great time scrambling up the hamburger rock in the morning before heading out!

Availability

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