The Most Dangerous Places To Go Camping In North America
6. Canyonlands National Park, Utah
One of the appeals of camping out in Utah's high deserts is the uninhabited expanses of land for miles around. Therein also lies the danger when hiking or camping out there, especially alone or in pairs; visitors often fall prey to dehydration and shifting rocks. It can often take days for search and rescue parties to find and treat the victims. The iconic story of Aron Ralston, who amputated his own arm after it was pinned by a falling boulder, should serve as a warning.
