A few springs dot Skull Valley, but the valleys stark expanse has an imposing feel. When the ill-fated Donner party passed through Skull Valley in 1846, the valley was known by the much more welcoming Spring Valley. Today, while passing through on UT-196 at highway speed, Skull Valley may seem desolate and a place to be hurried past.

Skull Valley holds some gems in its expanse. White Rocks is one of those gems that is often overlooked. On the southwest end of the valley, near the base of the Cedar Mountains, White Rocks is a series of several granite outcroppings. These granite outcroppings are in contrast to the rest of the valley, and a great roadside stop. There are many excellent primitive camping sites that dot the area, and you are likely to find a space for solitude on all but the busiest weekends.