Camping near Cannonville, Utah spans RV parks with electric hookups to free dispersed campsites on public land, with options within 15 miles of town. Basin Campground in Kodachrome Basin State Park offers tent, RV, and cabin sites with modern amenities, while Bryce Canyon National Park's North and Sunset Campgrounds provide traditional camping experiences near the iconic hoodoos. Several dispersed camping areas exist in the region, including Tom Best Spring Road (FR117) in Dixie National Forest and FR 090, both offering free camping with minimal facilities. For those seeking more amenities, Bryce Canyon RV Resort and Ruby's Inn RV Park provide water, electric hookups, and cabin options closer to tourist services.
Road conditions vary significantly throughout the region, with many dispersed sites requiring high-clearance vehicles to navigate dirt roads that can become impassable after rain. Weather extremes are common, with temperatures dropping into the 20s at night even in October, while summer days can be hot. Most established campgrounds within national and state parks require advance reservations during peak season (May through October), while dispersed camping on Forest Service and BLM land typically has 14-day stay limits. Cell service is limited in remote areas, particularly along forest roads. As one visitor noted about Kodachrome Basin State Park, "This is one of our favorite spots to camp in Utah. It's fabulously close to Bryce Canyon NP and a reasonable distance from Zion NP and Grand Staircase Escalante."
Campers consistently praise the Basin Campground at Kodachrome Basin State Park for its exceptional facilities and scenic location. According to feedback on The Dyrt, the "showers are maybe the most notable difference—neutral woods and rainforest heads create an almost spa-like setting." The state park campground also receives high marks for its privacy between sites, modern bathrooms, and convenient dishwashing stations. Dispersed camping areas offer more solitude but with tradeoffs in amenities. Several visitors mentioned dust issues with campsites located close to dirt roads used by ATVs and dirt bikes. The region's night sky viewing opportunities are frequently highlighted in reviews, with Kodachrome Basin State Park offering particularly dark skies. Wildlife viewing, hiking access, and proximity to multiple national parks make this area a top-rated base camp for exploring southern Utah.
$30 / night
"The sites are tucked into cozy piney woods that belies the massive red, rocky hoodoos just a few yards away in the amphitheater. "
"I was only able to spend a short time here on my Utah National Park road trip this year but I really fell in love with this place."
"Campground Review Ruby’s Inn RV Park and Campground Definitely the closest campground outside of Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah with all the amenities (absolutely positively everything) and even"
"Our camper was nestled in the trees with a hill behind the camper, where we could also explore."
"Lots of great trails close by and super close to the park entrance - all for FREE! Couldn’t ask for more!"
"Physically cooler than other Utah spots due to the trees. Could even set up a hammock if you wanted. Wifi (Verizon) was decent. Easy road in."
$30 - $100 / night
"Sunset is one of two campgrounds in Bryce Canyon National Park in Southwest Utah. Bryce is a beautiful canyon and a must see if you are touring southern Utah."
"Sunset Campground in Bryce Canyon National Park is beautiful and spacious, and is very close to some overlooks and the visitor's center."
"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."
"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. "
$35 - $70 / night
"This is one of our favorite spots to camp in Utah. It's fabulously close to Bryce Canyon NP and a reasonable distance from Zion NP and Grand Staircase Escalante."
"Kodachrome Basin was a very nice surprise for our grand camping tour of Utah this Fall. This place is truly a Kodak moment. The rock structures throughout the park are incredible."
"We had a great view from our camp spot and there were nice trails leading out of the park. The staff were very helpful to us, especially as newbies in camping."
"Had access to 50 and 30 amp, sewer, and water. Make sure you use a pressure monitor as the pressure was strong. They offered firewood for sale and our fire pit was very nice."
$35 - $85 / night
"Kodachrome basin state park is the place to be if u wanna camp in utah. Where oh where do I begin?! First off, we stayed in BRYCE VIEW campground, #55."
"One of our favorite Utah State Parks. Great walking/hiking trails! We stayed at a site in front of the large group site and it was great until a large group came."
"Based on a map posted at the entrance, we followed the road to find a bunch of spots about 20 minutes down the dirt road."
"The campground is beautiful with woods surrounding our site. Lots of wildlife walking around our tent area at night. It’s very clean with a few fire pits and is a great temperature in early August."
"I ended up having a late day at Bryce Canyon and needed to find somewhere close to stay around 5:30 pm on a Saturday in season."
"Large meadow camping/turn around at the 2nd junction with FR646 after the main area of pullouts. We chose FR3625 offshoot."
ScoutVery flat, firm soil but I’m sure some rain would change things. Two small loops, good for a 30’ RV or maybe a 20ft trailer? We are here in very dry weather, 19ft camper van, 2 dogs and it’s perfect. Rock formations are awesome! Seasonal creek is dry at the moment.
TravelerThis place is great. There are a ton of spots to choose from. Most seem to have a fire pit. There are a few other campers out here but very spread out. You can park next to a Juniper tree.
GuideWe were driving from Bryce to Capital Reef and planned on camping in Torrey but you can’t pass a lakeside camp site up. Plenty of room for everyone to not be on each other. There is a vault BR closer to water with picnic table nearby but we stayed on a different spot away from there. If you are in an RV the roads are decent but you will be bumped around. We were in our camper van. Perfect for star gazing at night too.
GuideThe main road (dirt) is in great condition. Big spot for multiple vehicles (we are traveling together). Plenty of sky for solar and Starlink.
GuideGot in around 9:40pm and there were just a few cars parked. Easy to navigate in our van. My phone camera does not do justice to the stars in the sky and then you wake up to this beautiful scenery. No ATV’s while we there so it was quiet.
ScoutIt is right by the road, but if you don’t mind it, it’s perfect! Porta potties, showers, and fire pits. Super cute and quiet.
TravelerWe've stayed at a few dispersed sites over the past few days in Southern Utah, and this was by far the quietest so far. Easy to dig to leave no trace. Pretty views in the distance. Be careful if it's been wet or snowy, the last little bit uphill to the site was pretty slick with our Outback.
TravelerThis site was close to the road, but in our quieter season, it wasn't too loud. You can hear the main road noise in the distance, but not too bad. There was lots of space at this site. You could easily group camp here. There's sand every where, so it's very easy to dig a pit for your fire and latrine to leave no trace. The site was level enough for is to car camp. We walked back to find there is at least one site back away from the road farther if this one is full. If you go much farther the sand road gets a little looser. I'd worry if you didn't have at least AWD going back there.
GuideAbsolutely would stay there again. No facilities. Very quiet and dark
Cannonville, Utah sits at an elevation of 5,800 feet within the Grand Staircase-Escalante region, creating dramatic temperature fluctuations that affect camping plans year-round. The area experiences summer highs that regularly exceed 90°F while winter overnight temperatures can drop below freezing, even in late spring and early fall. Most dispersed camping sites around Cannonville require self-containment with no water sources available on-site.
Horseback riding trails: 7-mile guided tours from Kodachrome Basin State Park take riders through scenic canyons and formations not accessible by vehicle. "We camped at one of the three campgrounds in this park. Great views and scenery. Mtn biking, hiking and horseback rides offered," notes one visitor to Basin Campground — Kodachrome Basin State Park.
Night sky photography: zero light pollution zones exist throughout the area, especially in Kodachrome Basin. A camper at Basin Campground described the experience: "The stars were indescribable, so many and so clear!" This state park is recognized for exceptional dark sky viewing with minimal artificial light.
Winter wildlife viewing: mule deer sightings common near FR 090 dispersed camping areas from November through March. "Mule deer out back occasionally," reports a camper who stayed at Bryce Canyon RV Resort by Rjourney, noting the wildlife observations even from developed campgrounds.
Bathroom quality: rainfall-style shower fixtures at Kodachrome Basin State Park earn consistent praise. As one camper put it, "Best is the free, upgraded showers. Like a spa!" This amenity is particularly valued after dusty hikes in the region.
Site separation: terraced campsite design at several campgrounds creates privacy between neighbors. "The sites are terraced which gives you a decent amount of privacy from your neighbor," notes a visitor to Sunset Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park, adding "Mild weather and protected by trees."
Four-season accessibility: winter camping opportunities available throughout the area with proper preparation. "We spent two nights at North Campground while exploring Bryce Canyon NP. We were basically the only ones out camping here in late January," shares a winter visitor to North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park.
Weather extremes: rapid temperature changes can occur even in summer months. "We went in March, and it was chilly. With adverse weather rolling in we only stayed a night but the campground was nice. The bathrooms were warm (which is important when it is less than 20 degrees)."
Cell service limitations: carrier-specific coverage varies dramatically by location. For those staying at Toms Best Spring Road - Dispersed Camping, "The Verizon signal is great," but AT&T users report spotty service throughout the region.
Road conditions: rain impacts accessibility to many dispersed sites, especially Dave's Hollow. "Based on previous ruts, it might be miserable in the rain," warns a camper about FR 090 dispersed camping areas, while another noted, "It's a beautiful area but with the recent weather the road into the camping area was closed. Very wet and slick mud."
Junior Ranger programs: age-specific activities available at Bryce Canyon National Park visitor center. A visitor to North Campground noted, "The junior ranger program was awesome!" This free program takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete and includes a badge ceremony.
Playground accessibility: small play areas available at certain developed campgrounds. "A nice little playground, used pretty regularly by little ones," mentions a camper who stayed at Bryce Canyon RV Resort, making it suitable for families with younger children needing activity options.
Safety considerations: wildlife awareness needed especially at dawn and dusk. "Lots of wildlife walking around our tent area at night," reports a camper at Great Western Trail Dispersed, highlighting the importance of proper food storage and animal awareness.
Site leveling challenges: bring leveling blocks for most area campgrounds. "Some sites are not very level," warns an RVer about Bryce Canyon RV Resort, while another noted their RV spot "was on a hill w/ only one levelish portion (53)."
Generator restrictions: limited hours at developed campgrounds protect quiet atmosphere. "Generators may only be run between noon and 4 pm. That's a great rule because most people are exploring the park at that time," explains a visitor to Bryce View Campground.
Pull-through accessibility: length limitations affect larger rigs at most national park sites. "Pull through sites would not be long enough for a one night stay where we want leave truck hitched to 32' trailer," cautions an RVer about site selection at developed campgrounds near Bryce Canyon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Cannonville, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, Cannonville, UT offers a wide range of camping options, with 261 campgrounds and RV parks near Cannonville, UT and 123 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Cannonville, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Cannonville, UT is North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park with a 4.4-star rating from 82 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Cannonville, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 123 free dispersed camping spots near Cannonville, UT.
What parks are near Cannonville, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Cannonville, UT that allow camping, notably Bryce Canyon National Park and Dixie National Forest.
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