We are heading to Gold Butte next month. It has been in our plans for a while, even before the new designation and the whole Bundy thing. There is quite a bit of boondocking at Whitney Pockets. There are a lot of 4X4 roads in the area, most open. Sometimes they close because of erosion or tortoise breeding, etc., but this has been going on for a while. The area, having been Federal land since Nevada's statehood, is not a new gov't takeover; it is a change in how the land is managed. For about 15 years, citizens of Clark County, NV have been fighting for greater protection for the area, some even wanting the entire area declared wilderness. This is a great compromise in that recreation will still be allowed but greater oversight (and greater funds) will be given
Hereis a good link for more information.
Bears Ears also has some great boondocking. It includes Valley of the Gods, Muley Point and Cedar Mesa. We will also be spending time here this spring.
The NPS, BLM, and NFS announce planning and public input on their websites and via twitter. My suggestion would be to monitor their pages or follow their twitter feed (BLM Utah has their own feed). NPS has the best set up:
PEPC. I haven't found anything comparable for the BLM.
