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Behind the Butte North Campground

Its 4 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs $15/night per site (self-pay; park day-use fee is separate). Behind the Butte North Campground is a State Park campground near Green River, Utah.

First-come, first-served

State Park · Green River, Utah

A campsite on the west side of Wild Horse Butte, about 1.4 km from Behind the Butte North Campground
A campsite on the west side of Wild Horse Butte, about 1.4 km from Behind the Butte North Campground. Photo: Greg Willis from Denver, CO, usa, CC BY-SA 2.0
Managed by
State Park
Hookups
None
Access road
Dirt

It sits 0.4 miles outside the boundary of Muddy Creek Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.6 miles outside the boundary of Big Wild Horse Mesa Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$15/night per site (self-pay; park day-use fee is separate)
Entrance fee
$20 per private vehicle (valid until 10 p.m. the day after purchase)

Source: stateparks.utah.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
4
Hookups
None
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Fire rings and pets allowed.

Source: stateparks.utah.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 nights
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Source: stateparks.utah.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Access road
Dirt
Elevation
4,769 ft

38.5790, -110.7470 in Emery. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Behind the Butte North Campground?
No. Behind the Butte North Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Behind the Butte North Campground?
Camping at Behind the Butte North Campground costs $15/night per site (self-pay; park day-use fee is separate).
Is there a separate entrance fee at Behind the Butte North Campground?
Yes. The entrance fee is $20 per private vehicle (valid until 10 p.m. the day after purchase), on top of the $15/night per site (self-pay; park day-use fee is separate) camping fee.
How many campsites does Behind the Butte North Campground have?
Behind the Butte North Campground has 4 campsites.
Does Behind the Butte North Campground have RV hookups?
No. Behind the Butte North Campground has no hookups.
Are dogs allowed at Behind the Butte North Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Behind the Butte North Campground.
How long can you stay at Behind the Butte North Campground?
The stay limit at Behind the Butte North Campground is 14 nights.
Are generators allowed at Behind the Butte North Campground?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Behind the Butte North Campground?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Behind the Butte North Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Behind the Butte North Campground?
Behind the Butte North Campground is managed by the state park system.

Around Behind the Butte North Campground

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Little Wild Horse Canyon Wilderness (5.3 miles to its center) , Middle Wild Horse Mesa Wilderness (7.5 miles to its center) , Horse Valley Wilderness (7.6 miles to its center) , and Little Ocean Draw Wilderness (9.8 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

First-come Behind the Butte East Campground Green River · State Park Season Not on record Fee $15/night per site (self-pay; park day-use fee is separate) First-come Behind the Butte West Campground Green River · State Park Season Not on record Fee $15/night per site (self-pay; park day-use fee is separate) Reservable Goblin Valley State Park Campground Green River · State Park Season Not on record Fee $45/night including park entry; $20 per extra vehicle; group site $200 (40 people, 10 vehicles) Reservable Temple Mountain Campground West Hanksville · BLM Season Not on record Fee Individual sites $15/night, group sites $50/night, paid at self-pay kiosks

More campgrounds: camping near Green River and campgrounds in Emery.

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First-come, first-served $15/night per site (self-pay; park day-use fee is separate)
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