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Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed

Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed, near Zion National Park, is a laid-back spot for those looking to escape into nature without the frills. This area is perfect for campers who appreciate a more rugged experience, as it offers plenty of space for tents and the freedom to set up wherever you find a good spot.

Visitors have highlighted the peaceful atmosphere, with many enjoying the quiet surroundings and stunning starry nights. Some have mentioned that the shaded areas fill up quickly, so if you want to avoid the heat, it’s best to arrive early. The dirt roads leading in can be a bit rough, so a vehicle with decent clearance is recommended, but once you’re there, the views and tranquility make it worth the trip.

If you’re up for some adventure, this location is just a stone's throw from Zion National Park, where you can dive into hiking and exploring the breathtaking landscapes. Campers have shared that the flowing stream nearby adds a nice touch, providing soothing background sounds as you unwind by the fire. Whether you’re looking for a quick overnight stay or a longer retreat, Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed offers a solid base for your outdoor adventures.

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Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed is located in Utah

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37.21235051 N
113.169173 W

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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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Reviewed Sep. 27, 2024

Nice quiet camp

This is a nice quiet camping spot with limited space. The largest spot (at the end of the road) has enough space for a couple of tents and 1-2 vehicles and has a ton of shade. The road is a little rough, but I made it in a stock Subaru Outback. Overall a nice little spot.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Sep. 25, 2024

Many options

There was a bunch of roads to take that lead to sites. We were tired, so took one of the first, a bit bumpy getting in and it was HOT on the top of a hill. Once the sun went down it quickly cooled off. People were close, but couldn’t see them at all. Close to the NP. Also saw some Mule Deer Bucks!

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Paige M., September 25, 2024
  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Paige M., September 25, 2024
  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Paige M., September 25, 2024
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Reviewed Jun. 24, 2024

Keep going and there's a shady area

You def need a higher up car to get to where I went. I have a Honda HRV and took it really slow and didn't have any issues. I got to the location and kept going and found a shaded area at the bottom of a hill. It's got space for a tent too. It would be nice to see other people around me but I can't. The views aren't great since the trees cover most of the area.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 24, 2024

Close to Zion

Great camping close to Zion! There are some shaded spots but they get taken quick. There were lots of spots out in the open and we ended up at one of those. It’s a dirt road and pretty accessible although certain parts you’d need a 4WD vehicle. We were only there for the night but I imagine it would be pretty hot to hang out during the day in summer.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Lauren S., June 24, 2024
Reviewed May. 5, 2024

Great place

It is a great and peaceful place but you might need an SUV to get there.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Lisa B., May 5, 2024
Reviewed May. 4, 2024

Amazing peaceful site

Quite and very peaceful site. Highly recommend staying here.

I arrived about 9pm last night, and was the first one here. I recommend a SUV to access this site, but i don’t know about others. Full reception!

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Jacob D., May 4, 2024
  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Jacob D., May 4, 2024
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Reviewed Apr. 4, 2024

Great spot!

Very quiet campground. We parked almost on the edge of the canyon and it was amazing! Very close to zion. The stars are absolutely breathtaking. I highly recommend

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Reviewed Jun. 9, 2023

Quick overnight after Zion

Lots of spots. Got here late in the afternoon during the week, pretty crowded, only a handful of places left. Easy to access right off the road. If you have good clearance you can cross the creek and camp on the other side.

Seems a little better suited for small RV’s than tents due to the bugs. There were quite a few bugs.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Ryan S., June 9, 2023
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2022

Good site near Zion

Pretty popular and slightly confusing to navigate but a reliable place to camp at least in winter. Flowing stream on one side makes for good background sound. Road was fine if a little bumpy with a 2wd sprinter.

Month of VisitNovember
Reviewed Jun. 19, 2022

All we needed.

Perfect spot to pull off for the night. Spots tucked next to trees that shelter from sunrise, if you’re a late riser ;)

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Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2021

It's a place to sleep

This is just a place you pull off to the side of the road, sleep, then wake up and go to Zion National Park. There are no facilities, but the beauty of it is that you don't need a reservation and you can almost always find a spot to crash for the night.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Bentz E., October 25, 2021
  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Bentz E., October 25, 2021
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2021

Great camping spot

Close to Zion parc .. (around 20min) Nice spot with tree for hammock. Quiet and free. The sign who announce the camping is pretty small and discret so we took few minutes to find the road. We liked this spot.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Alyssia I., October 8, 2021
Reviewed May. 3, 2021

Crowded

Stayed here in the fall- super packed, sites are close together, not much privacy. Also looked like there were a few squatters who had been there a while... Lots of ants, views weren’t great. Proximity to Zion was nice but wouldn’t stay here again.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by maura , May 3, 2021
Reviewed May. 1, 2021

Pretty but not amazing

We pulled in at around 4 on a Thursday afternoon. There weren’t very many spots left, but we managed to find a good one. On first glance, it seemed amazing. The water, shade, quiet, hammock trees... upon further inspection there are some flaws. There are ants and fire ants, everywhere. This can be avoided by wearing shoes, but it’s worth mentioning. The next thing is there is human poop and toilet paper by the river. This is hopefully just at our site... we stayed 4 nights and there were some people around who stayed longer and some left quicker. It gets cool at night, but I wouldn’t put the temperature below 65. The high was around 100, so the shade is a must.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Jennifer , May 1, 2021
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Reviewed Apr. 18, 2021

100’s of people and no facilities....

This place is fine if you’re desperate- there’s tons of spots! But the fields in and around the camp area are filled with human and animal poop...they really need to build some pit toilets or something out here because it is really gross!!

Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Apr. 11, 2021

Very cute and nice

we had a super sweet spot that was pretty secluded until.. one moment where we really wish we had been secluded lol. also someone slept close to my poop tree which i felt super bad about but she left quickly in the morning .

overall a really sweet spot besides all the hay in some spots. had to leave earlier then i wanted because of hay. very allergic.

Reviewed Feb. 27, 2021

Loved it!

This site was easy to get to on our class b camper. Has river access, some trees for shade, and a few fire pits. I can’t believe it’s free!

Reviewed Jan. 24, 2021

Cool Campsite w/ Stream Access - Pin Location Incorrect

I agree with a couple other reviewers that say the pin for this campground is slightly off - the good BLM campsite is slightly up the road, about a mile or a bit more, and is marked by an old, run-down abandoned RV right at the front of the camp.

We stayed here in June of 2020 and it was HOT! But nevertheless not unbearable. The little stream that runs across the campground was our saving grace; just deep enough to put our chairs in and dip in our toes. Also great for showering with biodegradable soap.

There are a decent amount of sites, if I had to guess, I’d say twenty or even more. It is dispersed but there isn’t a ton of privacy. Not a ton of places to dig your daily foxhole. If you are unfortunate to get some noisy neighbors, it won’t be fun. We had some VERY noisy and inconsiderate neighbors that played “I Got Loaded” on repeat for like two days. Every other group, however, was very respectful. Saw groups of children and adults alike on horseback many times. Several of the occupied spaces seemed to be occupied by at least semi-permanent residents.

Reasonably close to Zion and perfect for the price. Also super close to other amazing hikes on BLM land. Actual road into campsite can be a little tricky depending on which way you go, we did see one person in a 2WD vehicle get stuck in sand, but our neighbor made it in and out many times in a Volkswagen Jetta. Highly recommend this campsite when visiting Zion! Good proximity to Hurricane (pronounced Hurricin, lol) for essentials.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Angela G., January 24, 2021
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Reviewed Nov. 10, 2020

good pull off space before you head up the Mountain

Not bad for FREE!!!! We pulled off here with our doggies and children, so it was safe for our doggies to go potty and there is plenty of dispersed camping areas with rocks fire pits. It's super close to all the good hike spots and not as cold as if you were to keep heading up to Kolob res. all in all a really good pull off if you need to relieve your self or animals before you are not able to pull off for a bit of a drive. You're pretty close to town and if not take a drive up to Kolob where John runs a little store for anything you may need. bring plenty of water and any thing to keep you warm. Also please clean up after yourself, we like to bring an extra bag and wherever we go we pick up trash ours or not!! Mother Nature needs and deserves to remain pure as it can.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Brittney  C., November 10, 2020
  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Brittney  C., November 10, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 6, 2020

Pin is incorrect

Most of the pictures people have posted here are for the camp sites just about a mile up the road. This pin has all the garbage and is an awful place to camp. I highly suggest coming here but drive a little up the road and off to the right you’ll see the white camping post that says you can stay for 14 days. That area is nice with about 20 sites. Most have prebuilt fire pits. Large (5 cars big) and small (1 car and 2 tents) areas. Nice trees and good shade. Picture is of the garbage area.

  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Jake V., September 6, 2020
Reviewed Sep. 6, 2020

Its there alright. And very "free"

Just very sketchy. And I use this app often haha. I kinda like a few signs or camping totem poles. Makes me feel at least this is an "okayish safe spot" There's a bunch of better sites near by in my opinion. I stayed at the Le Verkin spot, near Virgin dam. Turns out there's a lot near here. And killer views!

Reviewed Sep. 5, 2020

Found an RV out of a horror movie

I got here at night and must have taken a wrong turn because I found an extremely sketchy abandoned RV with shattered windows and graffiti. Terrifying to find

Reviewed May. 4, 2020

Great dispersed camping

It’s easy to miss the turn onto the dirt road, so definitely scout it out on Google maps ahead of time. The road can be muddy and rutted after a rain, so take weather into account. That said, we got our 30 year old 30 foot motorhome in and out multiple times.

All around a great spot. Right next to the creek, generally quiet with few other campers. Nice and dark at night for star gazing, and shade trees for during the day. Tons of hiking in every direction, and Zion is close by.

  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Erik C., May 4, 2020
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Reviewed Apr. 6, 2020

Pretty good

The area was beautiful, but the campsites don't have tables or firepits. There was also a huge cattle ranch near where we camped, and the noise made it hard to sleep.

Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019

Quiet and beautiful with dark starry nights

We love camping here and come often. We would usually visit between the months of March-Early November. Spring and fall bring sunny days and cool evenings and mornings. During the warmer summer months we take to the water. The temperature is always a bit cooler than in town.  There are no fees but also no amenities. So please, if you pack it in then you need to pack it out. Bring plenty of water for drinking and cleaning. Make sure to plan ahead for bathroom/ shower needs as those are not available. If you follow the river you can find some spots with good shade. We usually find a spot near to the river in lower sunset, some spots around the bends are deep enough to swim. There is a lot of hiking nearby as well as horse trails. The kids really enjoyed hunting for crawdads, watching the tadpoles/frogs, and the cows as they would cross through for water. The nights are dark and allows for an awesome night of stargazing.

  • Review photo of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed by Missy H., October 1, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed?

    Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed is located at 3658 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is available.