FR 090 - dispersed camping, near Bryce Canyon, Utah, offers a fantastic escape into nature with a backdrop of towering trees and stunning views. This area is popular among campers looking for a free and accessible place to set up their tents or RVs, just a stone's throw from the park entrance.

The sites here are known for their privacy, allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors without feeling cramped. Many visitors have praised the spaciousness and the presence of fire rings, perfect for cozy evenings under the stars. One camper noted, “We found a delightfully private spot where you see no one from any side.” 

If you're itching to explore, you're in luck! The proximity to Bryce Canyon means you can easily venture into the park for breathtaking hikes and scenic vistas. Just keep in mind that some spots are closer to the road, which can bring a bit of dust from passing vehicles. However, the overall experience of camping in such a beautiful area makes it worth it. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, FR 090 is a great choice for those looking to connect with nature.

FR 090 - dispersed camping

Fern Ridge Lake is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Fern Ridge Lake is surrounded by family-friendly activities. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Fern Ridge Lake, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Fern Ridge Lake

The Best Camping Near Fern Ridge Lake, Oregon

Nice spots in the forest. It is a dirt road that could be muddy with rain. Super close to Bryce, but feels like you are all alone in the world.

Quiet and peaceful 

Dispersed sites are far apart, don’t be worried if you can’t find one close to the Dyrt app coordinates, just follow FR 90

Quiet, close to Bryce 

This was the perfect spot right outside of the park. Lots of dispersed, sites, easy road to travel in any vehicle.


Perfect spot for visiting Bryce Canyon

These are great dispersed sites. The sign says to camp only in designated sites, which was new for me but makes sense being so close to Bryce. The road was rough coming in, very deep trenches to maneuver and could be a muddy problem with rain, I got through in my 2WD Promaster van okay. 

Great spot close to Bryce

Several spots to choose from. Can be hard to find at night. It’s super close to the park so it’s easy to access! 

Many spots! 

Beautiful camping place in the Dixie Forest. There were other people camping with us. Some sites are smaller, some bigger, we didn’t have a problem to find a space for our RV. Saw people making fire camps. Route could be a bit better but take is slowe and you will make it.

Quiet place

This little area is so close to Bryce, we camped literally less than a mile away from the park entrance, for free, can't beat it.  Sites are numbered and you are required to park in a designated spot, not true dispersed camping FYI.  We got there at 8pm on a Thursday and had no problem finding a spot.  Road is mildly rutted.  A car could make it if you are extremely careful, anything from small SUVs and larger will have no problem.  We saw trailers, vans, and even a small school bus.

  

Visited May 9, 2024

So Close to Bryce

Sites were very private. Most have fire pits and are spacious. Safe feeling and close to Bryce Canyon. Only downside is how cold it is! 

Great Site!

The road get narrow and rough, but we are up in the pines right next to Bryce Canyon Park. We have a spot just off the road, but there are clearly marked areas for camping all along this dirt road. Cars can drive it easily 

Camping in the Forest

We got here Sat of Memorial Day WE. Still able to find a nice spot   Trees around. Just outside entrance to Bryce NP. Made going in for sunrise so much easier 

Great place close to Bryce Canyon. 

Primitive camping at designated sights, lots to choose from, came in on a Saturday and went for the third site we came across open, most were full for memorial weekend. But we still found a delightfully private spot where you see no one from any side, just a little close to the road.

Forest Camping with Fire Ring

I was surprised this was free! Area is very organized. 5min from the park entrance. Campsites are spread out enough where you feel alone but are within eye site of each other. I like that for safety. 

Best Free Camping 

To cool! So close to the park entrance great place to camp , i went pretty far in and found a beautiful meadow spot    Tons of spots and awesome location


Awesome and easy

Do not park near the road if you can avoid it. Ruined our time here as groups with dirt bikes and ATVs speeding by. We could eat outside for the dust. We live in Utah so are used to it but spots are too close to the road and people don’t respect campers and slow down to limit dust. 

First dirt road after Ruby’s Inn so close to everything and the park

That was our firts experience in wild RV camping and this place was perfect. 


Very beautiful area

Great area! Super close to bryce canyon which is convenient. There were tons of spots, a lot were taken, seemed like a popular area. We had to drive a little to find an empty one. Beautiful area, lots of trees, we found a good spot and walked up the hill and had a nice view. The drive wasn’t too bumpy. 

Beautiful!

Super easy to find and clearly marked sites. The road is a bit bumpy, but we were fine taking our time in our camper van. Lots of space between sites. The trees are gorgeous. &amp; it’s super close to the entrance of Bryce Canyon National Park. Highly recommend this spot! 


Amazing!

We rented a van from Escape camper vans and this spot of easy to find and get to! We saw a lot of people with campers and vans. We kept driving until site 10 which was the first one that was empty at about an hour before sunset. Very private and lots of fire wood! Right outside of Bryce NP. As we left early in the morning people were pulled off the side of the rode. Looked like they were just looking for a place to park overnight.

Great spot outside of Bryce!!! 

The area was very easy to find and very quiet. I arrived as sunset and only saw one camper. I know it is the end of the season, but other places right now are packed.

Make sure you camp in a designated spot, marked with posts and numbers. 

T-Mobile work...2 bar LTE

Quiet and close to the park

Enough room for two vehicles, three at a push. It was just us so no problem, fairly level and a great nights sleep. 

Small but ideal

It’s a beautiful area but with the recent weather the road into the camping area was closed. Very wet and slick mud. I’ll try again next time though. 

Road was closed

Easy to find . We had site #20 which was a bit uneven. Saw white tailed deer near the road before entering!
Really quiet

Quiet isolated space

Watch conditions as it rained a few days before and was really muddy in the trails. Paired with melting snow truck slid a tad. Overall great location, full 5G AT&amp;T and open spot options

Peaceful and isolated

Wide open sandy areas in a beautiful forest right outside of town and the park entrance. Can’t believe these are free. No amenities whatsoever. Still had a little cell service with Verizon. I didn’t end up getting to camp though because it ended up snowing a few enriches and all I have is a cheap little tent. I went in mid April and it was predicted to be 17° that night so not many people but I imagine in summer this fills up crazy fast and would try to get there midday to find a place. 

Amazing that this is free! 

Great spot.  
Close to Bryce Canyon Entrance 
I’d guess 20 sites from Maps. 
Passed 10 to get to ours. 2 were occupied 8 open at 3P on a Friday. 
Around 5:30-6P vans started rolling by us. 
I’d say get here by 4P for a guaranteed spot on the weekend.  

Beautifully shaded open sites. About 3-5acres/site.  

Just writing this looking as cars pass.  Definitely get here by 5P 

20 sites mostly unoccupied - no traffic until 5P Friday  

Super remote, the location was great not far at all from the entrance to Bryce Canyon NP. Fire pits and lots of trees for shade. 

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