Big Mesa (State Route 313) Recreation Area

About Big Mesa (State Route 313) Recreation Area

Big Mesa Recreation Area encompasses the public lands surrounding State Route 313 as it heads west of Highway 191 to Dead Horse Point State Park and Canyonlands National Park. The area provides visitors with overnight campgrounds, group camp sites, and world-class mountain bike and OHV trail access. Popular trail systems in the area include Monitor & Merrimac Buttes, Navajo Rocks, Wipe-Out Hill, Gemini Bridges, Magnificent 7, and Hell Roaring Rim.

How to Get There

Drive north of Moab, Utah for approximately 11 miles on Highway 191. Turn left onto State Route 313. Big Mesa Recreation Area can be accessed for the next 20 miles.

Plan Your Visit to Big Mesa (State Route 313) Recreation Area

Heading to Big Mesa (State Route 313) Recreation Area? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)