About this campground
The San Rafael Swell area is quite unique. There really is no place like it in all of Utah where you can ride your horse, mountain bike, or dirt bike. The landscape is picturesque and absolutely breathtaking. Its trail system is similar to Moab but much more rough and challenging. Riding mountain bikes and dirt bikes in the San Rafael Swell will challenge any rider of any skill level. The famous Five Miles of Hell trail is the most challenging single track dirt bike trails in Utah. This trail is popular with trials riders, mountain bikers or anyone wanting to test their skills on a dirt bike. The colored trails provide loop opportunities with spectacular views and vistas. Dispersed camping is available all over the San Rafael area and at the Five Miles of Hell trailhead. The area is remote with no services available which makes Green River the nearest city with gas, food and lodging.
Getting there
Located off I-70 between Salina and Green River take exit 131 and head South on Temple Mtn Road. The Temple Mtn Road almost immediately turns right and heads West. Follow Temple Mtn Road for 7.8 miles and turn left onto 5 miles of hell dirt road and trailhead parking area and kiosk.
Activities
- AUTO TOURING
- PHOTOGRAPHY
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Five Miles of Hell TH doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Utah campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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