Free dispersed camping at around 9,700 feet elevation, Bear Flat sits just off the main forest service road near Brian Head, Utah, making it one of the more accessible no-reservation sites in Dixie National Forest. The gravel road in handles standard passenger cars without trouble, and several reviewers have pulled in with trailers and larger rigs. Sites divide into two distinct settings: open meadow positions with long sightlines toward the surrounding mountains, or spots tucked into a grove of aspen and pine. As Grace R. puts it, it's "either in a field or in the trees."
That meadow-forest contrast shapes the whole experience here. The aspen grove includes a section locals call the twisted forest, where white, contorted trunks make for an unusual visual at any hour. Wake up on the meadow side and the view runs toward rock formations on one horizon and grass-covered slopes on the other. Ryan A. notes waking up to "a view of the ski slopes," a reminder that Brian Head Resort sits just minutes away by bike or car, giving campers access to resupply, coffee, and mountain bike trails without a long drive.
Road noise is a real consideration. The campground sits close to the main route, and ATV and side-by-side traffic picks up on weekends. Saturdays can bring enough visitors to make the area feel crowded, with some sites positioned close together. Midweek visits or arriving early on a Friday evening tend to yield more open spots. Snow lingers into late June at this elevation, so early-season trips warrant extra preparation.
A vault toilet is on-site and has been consistently described as well-maintained. No fire pits are installed at every site, though campfires are permitted. Cell service is available. Campers wanting more solitude in the same general area can look at Dixie NF Dispersed off FR 2055 near Brian Head or, for a developed alternative near Cedar Breaks National Monument, Point Supreme Campground is roughly five miles south.
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Map & DirectionsBear Flat is located in Utah near Brian Head
Coordinates
37.68222349 N
112.8584787 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
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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Drive Time
- 1 hr 15 min from St. George, UT
- 2 hrs 49 min from Provo, UT
- 2 hrs 57 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 4 hrs 29 min from Flagstaff, AZ



























