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FS #117 Rd Dispersed Camping

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USDA Forest Service

Bryce Canyon National Park

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FS #117 Rd Dispersed Camping is located in Utah

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37.721413123846304 N
112.25463474549848 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Barry O.

Scout

Reviewed May. 15, 2024

Great place to Boondock

We drove around a little bit and found a great site with a stone ring fire pit. A few neighbors, quite a distance apart, and we have CELL Service! Verizon and T-Mobile May 15th.

SiteTom Best Springs rd about

Month of VisitJune

Caitlin H.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 5, 2024

Closed (likely until mid May)

All roads that lead to dispersed camping sites in the Bryce Canyon area are closed by the NPS.

Month of VisitJune

martin

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 28, 2023

Awesome spot to stop on the way ti Bryce. In Dixie Forest. There is a bathroom across the road from where you turn in. We found it very easy to find. There was a lot of cars going up and down the gravel main road throughout the night.

Month of VisitNovember

Joe C.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 16, 2023

Close to Bryce and Red Canyon

Car camped with my dog. Lots of level sites. Ate breakfast with the cows😁

Month of VisitOctober

Violeta A.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 1, 2023

Great location

We stayed here one night while visiting Bryce Canyon NP. We were very close the the park, maybe 30 minutes?

Month of VisitJuly

Sabrina F.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 9, 2023

Quiet location close to where you want to visit

We stayed over Memorial Day weekend and arrived Saturday morning and there were dozens of others in this area but were still able to find a secluded spot to camp. It was very quiet and could not hear highway traffic or neighbors. Also loved that it was across from the start of Red Canyon bike trail parking.

Plenty of great dirt roads to drive through to find a spot while pulling a trailer. My kids loved riding their bikes around the loops, roasting s’mores over the fire and stargazing.

Month of VisitJune

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Robert

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 21, 2022

Close to Byrce Canyon City, Boondock and save $68/night

Also look at the listing:Tom Best Road, FR117 dispersed for more information on this area. Go thru the Byrce Canyon City round about heading west on Highway 12 nearly 6 miles and turn right at the Red Canyon Trail Road sign. While turning the Tom Best Rd sign will appear (hard to see going by on the highway).

Many campsites down the side roads for the first one and a half miles that fit any size rig. Most of the side roads have a fine rock base and don't get very muddy.

Look at FR3626 to the right, 0.9 miles from the highway. If not wanting to be surrounded by trees go on down FR117 at bit further where more wide open views. Look on Google Maps at all the side roads. Grocery store in Bryce Canyon City. good cell service.

Most camp sites are pretty flat and clean. Minimal noise from people and the highway,

Boondocking at its finest, just no swimming pool.

Bas V.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 24, 2022

Fun Boondock

4 stars because of the road noise.

Second boondock experience for us. Real minimalistic spot; only a fire pit. It was pretty busy when we arrived so our spot was next to the road.

One bonus: short off-road drive to our spot

Month of VisitJuly

Taylor S.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 6, 2022

Great Spot Close to NP

The Road is OPEN as of 4/6.

I loved this campsite! Found a secluded spot farther back on the road surrounded by trees and a beautiful view of distant mountains. Perfect place to get the dog some exercise too. Quiet and close to Bryce Canyon entrance.

Month of VisitMay

Gretchen P.

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 18, 2022

Closed on 3/19/22

We drove here and the road is closed. 3/19/22

Month of VisitApril

R V.

Traveler

Reviewed Mar. 14, 2022

Road to site is currently closed

The road to this site off the 12 is currently closed. 3/13/22 I assume because of the snow and mud.

Month of VisitApril

Connor N.

Ranger

Reviewed Dec. 6, 2021

Another amazing boondocking location!

We had an amazing experience here for 2 nights. Great spot options, wildlife, and cell service all in one. And only 15 minutes from Bryce Canyon NP entrance. Will definitely stay again!

SiteSite not numbered

Month of VisitJanuary

Noemi S.

Guide

Reviewed Nov. 28, 2021

Really good!

We arrived at night an even like that it was a really easy access. Not so much people amd easy to find!

Month of VisitDecember

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Grayson

Guide

Reviewed Nov. 13, 2021

Lots of space, very close to Bryce

Great place to camp overnight if you’re looking for somewhere close to Bryce with a lot of open room. Arrived at night and the roads were in surprisingly good condition all graded with gravel and no large potholes or ruts which made it easy for my 2WD van.

There is a plethora of different campsites to choose from ranging from close to the main road to further back in some turnarounds. I probably only saw about five other people here while driving around and it was very quiet at night.

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James

Scout

Reviewed Nov. 12, 2021

So easy

Very easy to find and the main road is smooth. There were lots of people, but many sites too. I think it would be easy even in the dark.

Month of VisitDecember

Nicole D.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 28, 2021

Amazing views!

It was our first time in the Bryce Canyon Area. This was the perfect place to set up camo! We found a nice secluded spot on a hill with great views! Only a short drive in to Bryce Canyon National Park! Perfect to do some exploring during the day and relax back at camp not too far at night! Can’t wait to go back and bring friends and family!

Month of VisitOctober

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Heather

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 20, 2021

Easy road and lots of space

This is a great location before Bryce NP. Easy access in our 4runner with rooftop tent and lots of open space. It was very windy, but as long as you situate yourself back in the trees it is minimal.

Month of VisitOctober

Greg L.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 5, 2021

This is NOT in Bryce Canyon

This listing is in error, this site is not in Bryce Canyon NP as there is no vehicle dispersed camping in the park. This is on Dixie NF about 5 miles to west of Bryce Canyon City an is actually the Tom Best Spring FS #117 road dispersed camping area at MP 7.5 on hwy 12. My photos are of various Dixie NF Red Canyon scenes which are very similar to Bryce Canyon NP geology but you can hike with your dog, ride a Mt bike and Nat have to pay a NP entry fee.

Month of VisitOctober

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Tom W.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 11, 2021

Great Boondocking Location

Plenty of available sites, many drive through. Many could accommodate our 35' motorhome. Among the tall pines yet enough sunlight for solar panels. Four bars of AT&T 4G. Ten miles to Bryce Canyon visitor center and 9 miles west to the Red Canyon visitor center.

Off-road vehicles are allowed in the area but few passed nearby and none were bothersome.

Great location. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.

Month of VisitJuly

Allan C.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 27, 2020

Worth it

Just kept following the roads through the woods until I found a campsite along a ridge. Very beautiful views and clean camping areas. 2wd acceptable to get up there through the woods. Lots of space to camp, although I'm not sure how many "designated" campsites there are.