Free dispersed camping off Kolob Terrace Road runs through this stretch of BLM land outside Virgin, where sites sit along a small creek in a narrow canyon. No reservations are required and no fees apply. The access road is the main thing to plan around: it is narrow, rough, and steep in sections, and multiple reviewers note that lower-clearance vehicles like sedans will have trouble making it in. A pickup or high-clearance SUV is the practical minimum.
Sites are undesignated and spread out along the creek. The spur road heading south along the water dead-ends without room to turn around trailers or larger rigs, so drivers with tow vehicles should note that the Kolob Road BLM Dispersed Camp #2 to the southwest handles bigger setups better. Livestock wander through occasionally. During daylight hours, biting flies are a known nuisance and reviewers recommend netting. AT&T users typically see one to two bars of cell service.
Tim S. describes it as a "beautiful spot in a small canyon," and the views of surrounding bluffs are a consistent draw across reviews. The area sees high use during spring break and holiday weekends, when roadside spots fill quickly and campers move farther down the access road. Campers who want a free overnight base for visiting Zion without the competition for park reservations will find this spot worth the rough road in.
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Map & DirectionsKolob Road BLM Dispersed #1 is located in Utah near Virgin
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
37.23164253 N
113.15517482 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 21 usersLast on 9/12/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 9/12/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 9/12/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 21 usersLast on 9/12/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 9/12/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 9/12/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- 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
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Drive Time
- 35 min from St. George, UT
- 2 hrs 18 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 4 hrs 10 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 5 hrs 23 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
