Porcupine Rim

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from Spring to Fall. Porcupine Rim is a National Forest campground near Moab, Utah.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Moab, Utah

A mountain bike on slickrock along the Upper Porcupine Rim Trail, about 0.6 km from the campground. Photo: Pam Jarnecke, BLM Utah, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by: National Forest

Porcupine Rim sits inside Manti-La Sal National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Whole Enchilada mountain bike trail: A former dispersed area turned developed campground on the Whole Enchilada mountain bike route, with views down into Castle Valley.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

What's there

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 7,391 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: 4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
T-Mobile: 4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
Verizon: 4G LTE

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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Season and winter services

Porcupine Rim is open from Spring to Fall , at 7,391 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Porcupine Rim?

No. Porcupine Rim 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 Porcupine Rim?

Camping at Porcupine Rim is free.

Is there drinking water at Porcupine Rim?

No. Porcupine Rim has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Porcupine Rim open?

Porcupine Rim is open from Spring to Fall.

Is there cell service at Porcupine Rim?

Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from AT&T and T-Mobile at Porcupine Rim. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.

Who manages Porcupine Rim?

Porcupine Rim is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.