RV travelers looking for inexpensive public-land camping have a new option in Utah.
The Bureau of Land Management officially opened McCoy Flats Campground near Vernal, Utah, on September 3. The new campground has 23 campsites, including 10 sites built for large RVs, according to the BLM.
Individual campsites cost just $10 per night. Group sites are $35.
10 Sites Are Designed for Large RVs
The campground was built in part to accommodate larger RVs that can be difficult to fit into some public campgrounds.
Ten of the 23 sites are designated for large RVs. Some can accommodate motorhomes up to 45 feet long and travel trailers or fifth-wheels up to 40 feet long.
Three additional campsites are walk-in sites. Two campsites and both group sites meet accessibility standards.
McCoy Flats is about seven miles southwest of Vernal. The BLM says the road to the campground is mostly paved or compacted dirt, and four-wheel drive is not required.
Campsites Are First-Come, First-Served
McCoy Flats uses the BLM’s Scan and Pay system.
Campers cannot reserve a site in advance from home. A site can only be claimed after arriving at the campground, and availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring, while about half also have shade structures.
Other campground facilities include:
- Vault toilets
- Large picnic pavilions
- A day-use area
- Bike repair tools
- Information kiosks and maps
The campground does not offer the amenities found at a full-service RV park, so campers should plan accordingly.
Direct Access to 35 Miles of Trails
McCoy Flats sits next to the McCoy Flats Mountain Bike Trail System.
Campers can ride directly from the campground onto about 35 miles of interconnected single-track trails, according to the BLM. The nearby Butch Cassidy OHV Loop also provides access for off-highway vehicles.
The location offers RVers a relatively inexpensive base camp near Vernal while providing direct access to recreation on BLM-managed land.
At $10 per night, McCoy Flats is also considerably different from the rates travelers typically see at commercial RV parks, particularly for sites capable of handling rigs approaching 40 to 45 feet long.
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