Lava Flat Dispersed Camping Area

Dispersed camping at an area called LAVA FLAT in the Dixie NF above Panguitch Utah. 8330 elv here in mixed conifer aspen. No numbered sites at this location even though this area is identified as a DESIGNATED site dispersed camping area. Seems to be about 8 sites on both sides of the hwy. No vault toilets, no water, no dumpsters. Paved road all the way to the jct of the short dirt side roads. Cell was very weak LTE on T-Mobile. Starlink is the solution here for me. Seems this area has meadows for the sheep herders. In early Oct.

This was a wonderful location but the ATVs start up early and run most of the day. If you don’t mind that then this may be a good spot to stop. Many people also camp writhing eye sight so if you want to be away from people then stay away. Verizon two bars!

Very quiet and low-key. We were the only campers here in late September. Good hiking and a good range of spots for tents.

It was a nice site with several spots for RVs or cars. Even more secluded spots if you want to park and carry your gear in farther. I was the only camper there. It was perfect except for the flock of 1000s of sheep with sheep dogs that passed through one afternoon and through the next morning. It made it difficult to let the dog out.

Nice area to explore. Good fishing nearby.

Very pretty area. Not what I expected when we turned off the main road. Very private dispersed camping. Great trails, some of which I was able to do with my Renegade. Kids and dogs had a blast. Pack in, pack out. This was our first time finding a dispersed spot to set the tent up and it worked out good for us!