Free dispersed camping on State Trust Lands, Johns Valley Road sits north of campgrounds around Tropic and is marked by two yellow posts at a cattle grate. The turnoff is easy to miss at night. Reviewers count roughly four to five spots, with three level enough for tents and five fire pits distributed along the road. The site closest to the pavement picks up some highway noise, but spots further in are considerably quieter. Verizon service works here. Two-wheel-drive vehicles have no trouble with access. Campers wanting a National Forest alternative nearby can look at Dixie NF Dispersed off FR 419 (John's Valley Road), about a half mile south.
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Map & DirectionsJohns Valley Road is located in Utah near Tropic
Coordinates
37.7315279 N
112.0943962 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/28/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/28/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/26/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/28/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/28/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/26/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Johns Valley Road needs a permit.
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










