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Behind the Butte West Campground

Its 30 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 West Campground is a State Park campground near Green River, Utah.

First-come, first-served

State Park · Green River, Utah

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
None
Access road
Dirt

It sits 0.2 miles outside the boundary of Middle Wild Horse Mesa Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.8 miles outside the boundary of Muddy Creek 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
30
Hookups
None
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, 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
5,184 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away, 5G about 0.5 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.3 mi away
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Behind the Butte West Campground?
No. Behind the Butte West 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 West Campground?
Camping at Behind the Butte West Campground costs $15/night per site (self-pay; park day-use fee is separate).
Is there a separate entrance fee at Behind the Butte West 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 West Campground have?
Behind the Butte West Campground has 30 campsites.
Does Behind the Butte West Campground have RV hookups?
No. Behind the Butte West Campground has no hookups.
Are dogs allowed at Behind the Butte West Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Behind the Butte West Campground.
How long can you stay at Behind the Butte West Campground?
The stay limit at Behind the Butte West Campground is 14 nights.
Are generators allowed at Behind the Butte West Campground?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Behind the Butte West Campground?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away and 5G about 0.5 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.3 mi away, and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away. 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 Behind the Butte West Campground itself. 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 West Campground?
Behind the Butte West Campground is managed by the state park system.

Around Behind the Butte West Campground

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Big Wild Horse Mesa Wilderness (4.6 miles to its center) , Little Wild Horse Canyon Wilderness (4.7 miles to its center) , Horse Valley Wilderness (6.6 miles to its center) , and Little Ocean Draw Wilderness (9.9 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

First-come Behind the Butte North 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 East 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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