Cold War–era uranium mining townsite and district on the southeast flank of the San Rafael Swell. BLM Temple Mountain Townsite campground sits at Temple Wash where visitors can see cabin ruins and reclaimed mine workings that supplied radium, vanadium, and uranium from the early 1900s through the 1950s boom.
Field facts
| Region | Emery County, UT |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.6674, -110.6862 |
| Access | Temple Mountain Road west from UT-24 past the Goblin Valley turnoff; ~7 miles from highway to townsite campground |
| Era | Radium/vanadium early 1900s; major uranium production late 1940s–1950s |
| Agency | BLM Price Field Office — San Rafael Swell Recreation Area |
| Features | Townsite ruins, reclaimed mines, access to Behind-the-Reef Road and slot canyons |
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Nearby amenities
- CampgroundTemple Mountain Townsite Campground0 km away
- Point of interestTemple Mountain Townsite Picnic Area0 km away
- ParkingTemple Mountain Townsite0 km away
- CampgroundTemple Moutain Campground West0.1 km away
- ParkingTemple Mountain Townsite Parking0.1 km away
- RestroomTemple Mountain Townsite Toilet0.1 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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