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Sun Tunnels West: Grouse Flyover

86%

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12 reviews

· Box Elder, Utah · 40 acres

Hosted by Lee B.

4 RV/tent sites

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Learn more about this land: Enjoy spreading out over 40 acres here in the ghost town of Lucin, Utah. Conveniently located under two miles northwest of internationally renowned land art, along an intermittent stream north of the road, the area has abundant bird life and breathtaking natural beauty. Wake up for a sunrise at Dr Nancy Holt's Sun Tunnels, enjoy a day of bouldering and hiking on the Pilot Mountains, take Little Pigeon Rd to the end to enjoy the Salt Lake mud flats, come back to the Sun Tunnels for a sunset through the Tunnels over the mountains, turn all your lights off, and enjoy seeing the Milky Way over the crisp desert nights.Enjoy spreading out over 40 acres here in the ghost town of Lucin, Utah. Conveniently located under two miles northwest of internationally renowned land art, along an intermittent stream north of the road, the area has abundant bird life and breathtaking natural beauty. Wake up for a sunrise at Dr Nancy Holt's Sun Tunnels, enjoy a day of bouldering and hiking on the Pilot Mountains, take Little Pigeon Rd to the end to enjoy the Salt Lake mud flats, come back to the Sun Tunnels for a sunset through the Tunnels over the mountains, turn all your lights off, and enjoy seeing the Milky Way over the crisp desert nights.

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 69 feet allowed

Pull-through site

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Flat

Ask about slideouts

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

Generators not allowed

What to expect

RV/tent site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

8 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Private

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash. There's ranchers nearby, so be prepared for some cows!

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

No potable water

Bring your own water. There has been mining in this patch of the desert, I wouldn't rely on creek water or any water from the Great Salt Lake.

No showers

Bathe in lake. If you're using biodegradable Castile soap (like Dr Bronner's), feel free to scatter it on the sagebrush on the property.

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

The sagebrush is pretty fragile, but feel free to empty your cooking water over it after you're finished.

Picnic table absent

No wifi

There's some cell service around here, more so than at the Sun Tunnels

Laundry absent

Technical wool isn't for everybody, but bring a few wool shirts and socks from your local sporting goods store and let them air out in the desert morning and you'll be good to go.

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 1:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Reviews

86% Recommend14 ratings · 12 reviews

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Teddy E.

2 reviews

Recommends

· May 2024

Dark sky delight

30 ft travel trailer

I pulled a 30 ft travel trailer to the camp spot with no issues. I picked the area to take advantage of the dark sky and was not disappointed. I parked on the west side of property that straddles the road with the shed.

Janet L.

4 reviews

Recommends

· June 2023

Tent

Barren and windy, and right next door to the Sun Tunnels!!!! Absolutely perfect for solstice!!

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Jeronimo R.

2 years on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· June 2023

Not a real listing.

Tent

Could not find camp. I think this is a scam listing. No signage or anyone present at arrival. Plenty of space to camp at the Sun Tunnels, so it wasn’t the worst way to loose money.

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Anne H.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2022

6 ft pop-up camper

Fantastic and wild camping spot really close to sun tunnels. Great if you want to see the sunrise / sunset there. You are in the heart of the open desert. Very atmospheric, great star viewing too!

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Gina B.

2 reviews

Recommends

· June 2021

This site is AMAZING. Really lovely and magical. The 30 minutes on the rocky road was fine in my Subaru, and the site was easy to find with the coordinates and some pre-trip satellite-view research. I’d recommend car/van/rooftop tent camping as the site seems to have a lot of dried cow droppings from what I assume are occasional BLM herds visiting.