Angel Point West Trailhead

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Richfield Field Office (Bureau of Land Management UT) · Open Access

4,918 ft
Elevation
From the parking area the trail system descends into the canyon bottom, providing access into the many scenic side canyons of the Dirty Devil River, such as Robbers Roost, Buck, Pasture, Happy, No Mans, Larry, and Sam's Mesa Box Canyons. This trailhead is perhaps the most utilized trailhead to access the Dirty Devil River and its tributaries. There is a defined trailhead and register box; there are no other developed facilities.

Getting there

5 miles south of Hanksville on State Route 95, then east

38.30611, -110.54917 · 38°18'22.0"N 110°32'57.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 99°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F435164718193999586725643
Low °F152129354453615848352415
Precip in0.40.40.50.50.40.20.70.60.80.90.50.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Angel Point West Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Angel Point West Trailhead?
No. Angel Point West Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Angel Point West Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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