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Factory Butte

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Factory Butte is an isolated landform near Caineville in Wayne County, Utah, rising above broad badland flats shaped largely from Mancos Shale. Its steep, ribbed slopes and resistant upper layers make it a conspicuous landmark north of the Fremont River and east of Capitol Reef National Park. The surrounding public land is used by photographers, sightseers, and motorized recreationists, subject to applicable land-management restrictions.

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Where exactly is Factory Butte located?

Factory Butte is an isolated landform located in Wayne County, Utah, right near the small town of Caineville. It sits just north of the Fremont River and is located east of Capitol Reef National Park.

Can you drive off-road near Factory Butte?

Yes, the area surrounding Factory Butte is famous for OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) riding across the broad badland flats. The expansive Mancos Shale terrain is managed by the BLM, making it a popular destination for dirt bikers and off-road enthusiasts.

What type of rock makes up Factory Butte?

The towering butte and its surrounding badlands are shaped largely from Mancos Shale, a soft, grey sedimentary deposit. Factory Butte itself features steep, ribbed slopes capped by a resistant upper layer of rock that has protected the softer shale beneath it from completely eroding.

Do you need a permit to visit Factory Butte?

Because Factory Butte is located on public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, no permit is required simply to visit or photograph the area. However, visitors operating off-road vehicles on the Mancos Shale flats may be subject to specific BLM recreation rules.

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