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Jul 14, 2009

Our Utah Top 10, Camping/Off-Road Locations Location, Location, Location...So what's in a location anyways? We've seen all kinds of different ways to rate off roading and camping destinations. Most have a scale system with different categories like "scenery", "accommodations", "amenities", "LOCATION" etc. Of course all these categories are subjective. What some people find great scenery, location etc. may not be to others. Some may want accommodations and amenities, some may try to avoid them. I haven't really attempted to rate the off roading locations we frequent in Utah until now, but it has occurred to me that for people to really appreciate a description of a "good area", it might be helpful to know why we prefer them, and why we tend to avoid other areas that some others might actually prefer. Keep in mind, I am not talking about trails here, but actual area's we go to camp and ride. I may do something similar to individual trails in the future, but not here in this post. Also keep in mind that we are a family of five with younger kids so we tend to like areas with a wide variety of riding with easy access from our camp. As I thought about what makes a good location good to us, I kind of had to come up with a new category for my rating system...I think I'll call it "let-loose-ability". When we go on one of our outings, we have a few things we like to do when we are there..basically we want to let loose a bit, unwind etc. this usually includes riding, room to roam, certain activities at camp including a camp fire, sometimes rockets, hiking, general hanging out etc. We don't drink, we don't cause a ruckus, make too much noise, we follow the law/rules etc. as much as possible, but we don't particularly like being confined to a camp area or camp park with additional rules, fees, neighbors etc. Occasionally we may have a slightly under-aged rider among us so it's important that the local authorities either understand that, or simply cease to be a presence if you know what I mean. Ok, so let's start the scale with what is currently our favorite place, Caineville otherwise known as "Swingarm City". This will sort of be the standard that many of the others will have to be compared to although I can't even give it a perfect rating because of the recent closures and regulations. Other areas may have equal or better scenery, some may be better places to visit in the summer/winter etc. but it is our favorite place, so we'll call it #1.

The second thing to consider is when some places rank amenities, accommodations, and close proximity as a good thing, it's generally going to be a bad thing here. So a place that's very remote, has zero amenities and zero accommodations will receive a perfect(highest) score in those areas. Once when I was describing to someone how to get to Swingarm City(Caineville), I said "there will be a pretty good road on your right..Don't take this!" That might sum up some of these areas as good as anything, they can be remote and out of the way...and that's good! Hopefully, they won't be "improved" too much! Please, if you chose to go to these places please, respect the areas for what they are, tread lightly where law and/or common sense requires, don't attempt to "improve" them in any way, leave the area as it was apart from cleaning up trash etc. that others may have left behind, and be considerate to others who may be in the area! There are less and less of these types of locations every day with more and more regulation..let's not give the enemy any ammunition! And, let's try to leave these area's untamed, beautiful, and ass kicking for our future..please! We've had very good luck with the individuals and/or groups that use these areas. There is an obvious "code of conduct" between those who really respect the land. We help each other when duty calls, and have mutual respect for each other and the land we enjoy. Ok, here's our ratings. Our overall favs are on top and ranked from 1 to 10. These ratings don't take into account travel time/proximity to our home and current weather/climate conditions! These are simply 1 to 10 places we would go on this scale, all else being equal. Click the links for more information on each area. Locate trails by region How To Rebuild Your Shock 

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