Best Dispersed Camping near Littlefield, AZ

Dispersed camping options near Littlefield, Arizona include several free BLM sites with varying accessibility and amenities. Cedar Pockets Pass Road offers primitive camping with established fire rings and is accessible to most vehicles. Virgin River Camp and Virgin River North provide similar experiences with good RV access. Black Rock Road Dispersed camping is immediately accessible from I-15 and offers various camping options for both RVs and tent campers. According to recent visitors, the Black Rock site is "simple and accessible" with "great sunset/sunrise views," though some recommend following signs to the gypsum mine for more secluded spots.

These dispersed sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis with a typical 14-day stay limit. No drinking water, toilets, or trash services are available at any of these locations. Visitors must pack in all necessary supplies and pack out all waste. Cell service varies by location but is generally available. Fire regulations change seasonally; always check current restrictions before planning to have a campfire. Several campers note that during summer months, temperatures can become extremely hot with limited shade available.

Road conditions to these sites vary significantly. While Cedar Pockets and Black Rock Road are accessible to standard vehicles, other areas may require high-clearance or 4WD vehicles, particularly after rain when dirt roads can become muddy or washed out. The Virgin River sites provide good access for larger rigs but may have rough sections. Campers should be prepared for desert conditions with proper water supplies, sun protection, and awareness of flash flood potential during monsoon season. Wildlife encounters may include snakes, scorpions, and various desert species.

Best Dispersed Sites Near Littlefield, Arizona (64)

    1. Cedar Pockets Pass Road - Dispersed Camping

    20 Reviews
    Littlefield, AZ
    9 miles
    Website

    "Fun place to drive on the dirt roads "

    "This location takes you to the beginning of the road into this area. Right off, there are large pull-through campsites with fire pits. As these were all taken, I pushed further in."

    2. Virgin River Camp

    4 Reviews
    Littlefield, AZ
    5 miles

    "Lots of flat space parking. No amenities and some freeway noise."

    3. Little Jamaica - Beaver Dam

    3 Reviews
    Littlefield, AZ
    2 miles
    Website

    "This is a primitive spot right next to the river that the locals frequent."

    4. Virgin River North

    2 Reviews
    Littlefield, AZ
    5 miles

    "Found a semi secluded area within 200 yards of the entrance. Access is very good with pavement to the entrance and flat desert road going all over the hillside."

    5. Black Rock Road Dispersed

    9 Reviews
    St. George, AZ
    17 miles

    "This site was immediately accessible off I15, yet still offered various camping options.

    Its basically a large lot with scrub brush access at the back. No trash visible. Quiet and low key."

    "No frills, dispersed camping location just off the highway at the Arizona / Utah border. Great sunset/sunrise views."

    6. Beaver Dam Washington Dispersed Camping area

    4 Reviews
    Littlefield, UT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 688-3200

    "Great place for dispersed camping. Basic fire rings in several areas."

    "Only campers there, Joshua trees, views, starry nights, easy access off 91.  

    Some cows roaming around but they did not spoil the experience."

    7. Mount Trumbull Loop Dispersed

    6 Reviews
    St. George, AZ
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 688-3200

    "Some gunfire in distance. Said permit may be required on sign. Even with rain roads were ok."

    "Fair bit of trash around hillsides where people are shooting."

    8. BLM Navajo Rd Dispersed

    2 Reviews
    Santa Clara, UT
    18 miles

    "At the far corner of an unassuming neighborhood, there’s a dirt road with a couple signs saying no shooting and no camping. They’re referring to the first three miles of that road."

    9. County Hwy 5/BLM 1069 Dispersed

    1 Review
    St. George, AZ
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 688-3200

    "There's nothing there but what God put there and a few people left behind. (I was a little disappointed with the small bit of thrash left at some old camp sites I found)."

    10. BLM 1004 Dispersed - Grand Canyon Parashant

    1 Review
    Littlefield, AZ
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 688-3200

    "This is a very remote area if you go in far enough. I saw no other campers and only a couple 4 wheel drives going through the area."

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Dispersed Camping Reviews near Littlefield, AZ

433 Reviews of 64 Littlefield Campgrounds


  • R
    Dec. 1, 2024

    BLM Navajo Rd Dispersed

    Open, high land that’s awkward to get to

    At the far corner of an unassuming neighborhood, there’s a dirt road with a couple signs saying no shooting and no camping. They’re referring to the first three miles of that road. It’s a narrow road with unusually high walls but easy to drive. Make sure you go all 3 miles until you reach the big classic BLM Public Lands sign after which is the start of your options. There’s a few quite large turnoffs with fire pits

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 15, 2021

    Leeds Canyon Dispersed #2

    Overlander site only

    Leeds Canyon Dispersed camp sites are on the Dixie NF. Lower dispersed sites 1-6 are easiest to get into with a TT. Camp in designated spots, camping free for 16 days. No water, no trash, no toilets. Sites are along a well maintained FS gravel road so dust may be a concern. Only a few miles outside of Leeds and Interstate 15.

    Leeds Canyon #2 is behind #1 a hundred yards but requires high clearance and 4wd to access....no TT or RVs. Nice big open area with views for the overlander types

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 30, 2020

    BLM dispersed camping west of Valley of Fire

    Private boondocking site away from the clusters of other RVs

    We couldn't get a spot inside Valley of Fire State Park so we decided to boondock on the BLM land outside the park. We knew there were plenty of spots but a lot were out in the open where everyone can see you. We wanted a bit of privacy and wanted to feel like we were out in nature not just parked in an empty desert. We decided to go searching for a better option and went down a dirt road, crossing our fingers. Lo and behold we found what we feel is a primo campsite! It's just outside the park of a dirt road. The coordinates are 36.413656-114.616805 and there's actually 2-3 spots back there. The first one is the easiest for bigger rigs or regular cars. The other two are up steep, sandy hills that are more suitable for a Jeep or ATV. There are rock fire pits(but be careful about fire restrictions) to designate the camping areas. It's private with hills all around. You can faintly hear the road and if you need better cell reception hike up one of the hills. It's a fantastic private spot that felt remote and special. The ONLY negative we encountered was trash. We did a sweep and picked up a lot of broken glass bottles, some aluminum cans, a bunch of bullet casings, and other trash. And nearby there's an old washer or dryer that someone dumped and used for target practice. We didn't clean that up because obviously, that's just too big. Anyway, the spot is so close to Valley of Fire you can just head on into the park for hiking and day use or head back out to the freeway for more supplies. For us, this spot was absolutely perfect and we had zero troubles, but I can imagine if it rains or shortly after it's been raining that this particular spot might be terrible. DO NOT CAMP HERE IF RAIN IS IN THE FORECAST.

  • M
    Sep. 28, 2020

    Dispersed Camping in Dixie National Forest - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Secluded atmosphere. Great Views.

    I stayed in dispersed camping spot #5 arriving on August 31st, 2020. There are 11 or 12 designated spots here. There is a sign on the right side once you enter the Forest Service Road that maps all the hiking trails and dispersed camping sites available in the Leeds Creek dispersed camping area. No 4x4 is necessary to get to spots 1- 5. I didn't go all the way up the mountain and see the other spots. The entrance to spot 5 is a horseshoe shape big enough and convenient for an RV. However, for tent campers, you will want to go beyond the bushes for wind coverage and privacy. The space opens up with trails, amazing views, you can here the creek burbling below the canyon. Spectacular stargazing at night and pretty quiet aside from some road traffic. NOTE: tent campers; park your vehicle with visibility in the horseshoe drive in to avoid unbeknownst camp crashers. The coverage is good enough for tent campers that someone could easily believe the campsite was not taken. Also, bees like your trashbag. So, keep it in your vehicle rather than hanging it. Lastly, sadly there was A LOT of litter when I visited. I did my best to clean some of it up while I was there. Please remember to pack in/pack out and leave no trace!!

  • Jenny&Tobias P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2023

    BLM Dispersed N Kolob Terrace Road

    Cottonwood Trees and a Creek

    Sandy and shady free Campground near Zion Natl Park. Easy access even with a car for the most spots. Crossing the creek there are more spots but not recommended without high clearance and 4x4. Beautiful sunset and shady in the morning. No highway noise. No fires permitted. Max stay 14 days. Love this place and the murmurs of the creek. Fills up very quickly around 6pm in the summer.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2023

    BLM Logandale Trails System Primitive Camping

    Stunning Spot!

    I recently rented a campervan from Native Campervans, and hit this spot on my way to Vegas. It was absolutely stunning!! I will say, the roads were pretty rough so be prepared for that. Also there was a lot of trash I picked up. Please practice leave no trace!! This spot would be perfect for Fall/ early winter camping.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 16, 2022

    Gooseberry Mesa

    Nice sites by world class mountain biking

    After seeing how crowded hurricane cliffs were, camped on the left fork after the Windmill trailhead. Gooseberry mesa biking is incredible. The road to the mesa is very washboarded and will rattle the daylights out of your car. The sites are fairly spaced out and have great views. vault toilets at both trailheads but no water. Very strong (20mbps) cell reception on both ATT and T-Mobile. You will need to come from the apple valley side unless you have a very high clearance 4wd car. Smithsonian butte is no joke, I did it in my SUV with 8.5 inches of clearance and I would not repeat it.

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 15, 2021

    Leeds Canyon Dispersed #3

    Dispersed camp

    Leeds Canyon Dispersed camp sites are on the Dixie NF. Lower dispersed sites 1-6 are easiest to get into with a TT. Camp in designated spots, camping free for 16 days. No water, no trash, no toilets. Sites are along a well maintained FS gravel road so dust may be a concern. Only a few miles outside of Leeds and Interstate 15.

    Dispersed #3 is a large back in spot next to the parking for a trailhead, so activity and noise is possible during weekends.

  • Astrid R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2024

    Kolob Road BLM Dispersed Camp #2

    Wrong address and creepy people

    First of all, these GPS coordinates take you to a place called Kolob Gate Gardens, which you can also find on the Dyrt. Kolob gate gardens is private property, but on the outside of Kolob Gate Gardens, it is BLM land. The people squatting there who identify themselves as “hosts” want you to think it’s all private property and pay between $31 and $50 a night for their place, which is a complete dump. There there are several dogs on the loose who will come running at you. Mind you, we are staying on the BLM portion of this property. But you can’t tell other than that no one is staying on the private property - the outside edges of the property, where it is BLM, are full of campers and tents. Steve, the person who runs the Kolob gate gardens part, is nice enough but the place is run down. In addition, there is a guy who has been squatting on the BLM property ( by his own admission) who wanted us to leave because he thought we took too much of his space. We are parked prob at least 300-400 yards from him. I thought the coordinates given here would take us to Kolob dispersed site # 2 as advertised on this app but it is not clear. Do not pay no matter what they try to tell you unless you are on one of their numbered ugly sites. Their site says they offer toilets but they are portapotties that haven’t been emptied in years prob- and they tried to make a shower by diverting water from the creek near by. The shower is not functional now. Either way, this place is no good, whether you are on BLM land or not


Guide to Littlefield

Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Littlefield, Arizona, where you can immerse yourself in nature without the constraints of traditional campgrounds. This area offers a variety of spots that cater to different preferences, from stunning views to peaceful surroundings.

Dispersed campers should check out Cedar Pockets Pass Road

  • This location features spacious sites with fire pits, making it ideal for those looking to enjoy a cozy campfire under the stars. The Cedar Pockets Pass Road - Dispersed Camping area is known for its breathtaking canyon views.
  • Visitors have noted the importance of arriving early to secure a good spot, especially on weekends when it can get busy. The experience is enhanced by the beautiful scenery and the chance to connect with fellow campers.
  • While some areas may have a bit of trash, many find the overall environment to be peaceful and picturesque, perfect for a relaxing getaway.

Tips for free and dispersed camping near Littlefield, Arizona

  • Be prepared for a bit of a rugged experience at Black Rock Road Dispersed, where the access road can be rocky and requires caution, especially if you're driving a standard vehicle.
  • It's advisable to bring your own firewood, as some spots do not provide this amenity. Many campers have enjoyed the quiet and scenic views while staying at this location.
  • Make sure to check for any required permits, as some areas may have specific regulations regarding camping. The Mount Trumbull Loop Dispersed site is a good example where permits are necessary.

Scenic views and activities while free camping near Littlefield

  • The Virgin River Camp offers stunning bluff views and ample flat space for parking, making it a great spot for photography enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
  • For those interested in hiking, the area around Beaver Dam Wash Dispersed Spot provides access to beautiful trails and unique desert landscapes.
  • Campers at Little Jamaica - Beaver Dam can enjoy the nearby river, which is perfect for kids to play in, adding a fun element to your camping experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Littlefield, AZ?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Littlefield, AZ is Cedar Pockets Pass Road - Dispersed Camping with a 4.1-star rating from 20 reviews.

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