Free camping off Highway 63 puts Dave's Hollow within a short drive of the Bryce Canyon National Park entrance, making it a practical base for early-morning visits to the park. The campground sits within campsites around Dixie National Forest and has around 26 designated sites spread through forested terrain, each with a fire ring and enough spacing between neighbors that sites feel well-separated. No reservation is required. Dumpsters are available at the park entrance, but there are no other on-site services.
Road conditions are the most consistent caution in reviews. The lower sites are accessible to standard car campers and have accommodated rigs including 20-foot trailers and large campers, but the dirt road becomes increasingly rutted further in, and some reviewers opted not to push past the first cluster of sites. Cell service is available, at least partially. Afternoons bring shade from the surrounding fir and conifer canopy, which also keeps temperatures noticeably cooler than lower elevations.
Nearby Great Western Trail Dispersed provides an additional option for campers who prefer even more dispersed conditions. Dave's Hollow itself draws campers who appreciate low crowds and dark skies. One reviewer noted the campground was "very quiet and dark," with the Milky Way visible on a clear night. Bugs have been mentioned, non-biting but present, particularly in summer. The occasional side-by-side can break the quiet, though most nights run calm. Campers who want pet-friendly camping near Dixie National Forest will find Dave's Hollow fits that need without any added cost.
Description
Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a developed campground. Dispersed camping is free, therefore no services or facilities are provided; such as trash removal, tables, and fire pits. In some popular dispersed camping areas, camping is limited to designated sites only, such as the ones listed below.
Camping restrictions: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd755970.pdf
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Map & DirectionsDave’s Hollow is located in Utah near Fern Ridge Lake
Public CampgroundCoordinates
37.67243467740515 N
112.20386778014917 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/28/26
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/28/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 8/28/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 8/28/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- WiFi
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 4 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 13 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 46 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 4 hrs 27 min from Flagstaff, AZ
