Sandstone Retreat — Hurrah Pass, Moab, San Juan County

How we know thisCONFIDENCE · LIKELY

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World-class recommendation
GPS and field notes from veteran overlanders Dave vouches for. The source
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Researched
Checked and detailed by Dave — five decades in the field. Public data — no copyright on coordinates
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Verified on the ground
No dated visit here yet. Stays Likely until Dave's stood on it — or the crowd confirms

A world-class recommendation — GPS and notes from veteran overlanders Dave vouches for, carried and detailed across his five decades in the field. Coordinates and facts are public. Confidence stays Likely until Dave's been there or the crowd confirms — then real field notes replace this.

At this pin

A desert | 4x4 site on public land, San Juan County. The facts below are structured data from Dave's list; the write-up is being rebuilt from real field notes, so it's held at Likely until it's confirmed on the ground.

✓ Fire ring

✓ Primitive

– 4×4 recommended

– No cell signal

Stay limits vary by unit — many USFS/BLM areas cap dispersed camping around 14 days, but not all. Confirm the current rule and road status with the managing office before you commit.

Dave was here

Not logged yet. This site is on Dave's list, but there's no dated personal visit for this exact spot. When there is, his notes and photos land here — and confidence moves toward Verified.

Area guide — unverified

Regional context — documented in or near this area, not verified for this exact spot.

Nestled amidst Utah's iconic rugged terrain near Moab, the journey to Hurrah Pass is an adventure in itself. The pass sits at a thrilling elevation of 4,793ft, marking the boundary between San Juan and Grand counties🌄. As you navigate the trail towards "Sandstone Retreat", the landscape unfolds showcasing bright blue evaporation ponds against the backdrop of towering red rock formations. The highlight of your venture might be the exploration of ancient Native American petroglyphs at Birthing Rock, a testimony to the area's rich historical tapestry🪨. Don't miss a drive along the Kane Creek Canyon Road, a path that meanders along the Colorado River, offering glimpses of the untamed wilderness that Utah is celebrated for🛶.

Animals in the area

The remote expanses around Hurrah Pass are home to a variety of desert dwellers. You might spot mule deer, desert bighorn sheep, or even a fleeting fox. As night descends, the coyotes may serenade you under a canopy of stars🐾.

Birds in the area

As dawn breaks, the desert comes alive with the chirps and flutter of birds. Look out for the vibrant Mountain Bluebird, the stealthy Red-tailed Hawk or the playful Pinyon Jay among the junipers🐦.

What we don't know

Road surface & last-mile access
How many rigs fit
Cell coverage by carrier
Seasonal / winter access
Current fire restrictions
Water access from the pin
Shade & wind exposure
Noise / neighbors

Everything you need — measured from camp

Nearest: Water 5 mi · Dump 5 mi · Fuel 10 mi · Grocery 10 mi · Mechanic 10 mi · Pharmacy 10 mi

Not within 60 mi: Propane. Plan those before you head up.

A rough supply run — closest of each, nearest first

1 Dump5 mi
2 Water5 mi
3 Fuel10 mi
4 Grocery10 mi

Ordered by straight-line distance, not a routed loop — real drive-time is the refinement coming.

Straight-line miles from camp — real roads run longer; drive-time is the refinement coming. Nearest few per category, from the Rockies dataset. Treat all natural water. Open in Google Maps ↗

Animals in the area

Birds in the area

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