Top Free Dispersed Camping near Cannonville, UT
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Cannonville, UT (100)
1. FS #117 Rd Dispersed Camping
24 Reviews•58 Photos•542 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
2. FR 090 - dispersed camping
19 Reviews•60 Photos•408 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
3. Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest
7 Reviews•23 Photos•63 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
4. Forest Rd 294 Dispersed - Dixie National Forest
6 Reviews•7 Photos•400 SavesMany people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a developed campground. In some popular dispersed camping areas, camping is limited to designated sites only. Dispersed camping is free, therefore no services; such as trash removal, and little or no facilities; such as tables and fire pits, are provided.
There are extra responsibilities and skills that are necessary for dispersed camping. It is your responsibility to know these before you go camping. Camping rules and regulations apply to make your experience safe, and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other campers.
Rules for Dispersed Camping Motorized vehicle use for the purpose of dispersed camping is only allowed 150 feet from any designated route to limit resource damage. Use existing campsites. Groups of over 75 people, who wish to use the forest, need to obtain a special use permit. There is no fee and permits can be obtained at the nearest Forest Service Office. You need to be self-contained. No amenities are provided; such as water, restrooms or trash cans. You may camp in a dispersed area for up to 16 days. After 16 days, you must move at least 10 miles for camping in another dispersed area. Please place your campsite at least 200 feet from any stream or other water source. Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all trash, leftover food, and litter. Follow Leave No Trace principals. Contact a local Forest Service office to see if any fire restrictions are in place.
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- Dispersed
- Firewood Available
5. FR3623 Dispersed
6 Reviews•19 Photos•251 Saves- Pets
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- Phone Service
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- Group
6. Dave’s Hollow Designated Dispersed Camping
5 Reviews•21 Photos•59 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
7. Dixie National Forest Dispersed Camping Area
4 Reviews•13 Photos•49 SavesMany people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a developed campground. Dispersed camping is free, therefore no services or facilities are provided; such as trash removal, tables, and fire pits. In some popular dispersed camping areas, camping is limited to designated sites only, such as the ones listed below.
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- Dispersed
- Alcohol
8. East Fork Sevier River Dispersed Campsites
4 Reviews•37 Photos•653 Saves- Pets
- Fires
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- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
9. Spencer Flat Dispersed Camping - Grand Staircase Nat Mon
16 Reviews•41 Photos•676 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
- RVs
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- Group
- Equestrian
10. Cabin Hollow FS #121 Dispersed Camping
5 Reviews•17 Photos•65 SavesMany people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a developed campground. Dispersed camping is free, therefore no services or facilities are provided; such as trash removal, tables, and fire pits. In some popular dispersed camping areas, camping is limited to designated sites only.
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Recent Dispersed Reviews In Cannonville
459 Reviews of 100 Cannonville Campgrounds
Julie M.
Traveler
Zion Hwy 9 Dispersed Camping
Great spot!!
So close to Zion this is a great free camping spot. The access road is a bit bumpy as the pavement is potholed but no trouble in our Class C. Lots of spots to choose from and some great views to be had. Highly recommend
Brandon R.Traveler
FR 090 - dispersed camping
Quiet and close to the park
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
- RReid
Guide
Dixie National Forest Dispersed Camping Area
Great Dispersed Camping Area
This area is great for dispersed camping near Red Canyon and before you get to Bryce Canyon NP. Plenty of dispersed camping spots. There are no restrooms, water or electricity. Ponderosa Pine trees. Have stayed here several times.
Bill B.
Scout
Zion Scenic Byway Dispersed - BLM
Open sites sitiated high with open views
Awesome location! Beautiful views! Multiple sites
Hannah N.TravelerFR 090 - dispersed camping
Great spot outside of Bryce!!!
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.
- ttiffany K.Traveler
Lower Calf Creek Falls Area - Dirt Pullout
Pull out off hwy
This is just a pull out off the hwy. Sign says no camping.
Chris P.Guide
Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest
Spacious & Quiet Dispersed Camping
Pulled in around 9pm and found an empty site about .5 miles from Route 12. Awesome spot. Fire ring and very spacious. Managed to get 1-3 bars of T-Mobile 5G/LTE all night and morning.
Will most certainly revisit next time I’m in the area.
- CChristine Z.Traveler
Haycock Ranch Road BLM
Private, quiet and great view
We liked this spot however we could not go in very far due to the fact that our trailer has low clearance. There are a lot of long ruts from water run off.
There are two dumpsters near the entrance. Area was clean and good cell service.
Location is ideal for area slot canyons etc.
- Kelsey D.Scout
Kitchen Corral Wash
Loved this little spot
You do not need 4-wheel drive to get to this parking area however I will say I was there in Aug 24’ and there was a lot of plant growth in the driving area to drive over. Nothing that would scratch my suv up but just noting in case someone decides to take a sedan back this way. I was the only one there and it was quiet and peaceful. I did get some service on AT&T but it wasn’t good for using the internet. Texting was fine.
- Imerie T.Guide
Horse Camp Near Belly of the Dragon Trail
Beautiful
Loved this spot!! It’s quiet and has a creek and trees Lots of sand so don’t get stuck, you can go to Belly of the Dragon before anyone due to camping next to it!!
Elise S.Guide
Dave’s Hollow Designated Dispersed Camping
Convenient but beware
Very pretty spot. Clean and level campsites. Had a very hard time finding a site, very crowded. But once we did we loved it. BEWARE! Someone stole our trailer break emergency breakaway cord, it was a pain in the butt. Hopefully it was just a one time thing.
- DDanielle G.Scout
Cabin Hollow on Forest Road 121
Not a bad campground
Not a bad camp spot but it was hard to find a level spot. We were staying in our rooftop tent and had to find rocks to level out
- bbrandon W.Guide
FS #117 Rd Dispersed Camping
Great place to boondock with cell service!
I enjoyed my stay here. I pitched a tent and drove a Honda Accord there. There was great cell service a bathroom/rest stop within 5 minutes and this is only a 15 minute drive to Bryce canyon NP.
- EErin V.Guide
Ferry Swale Rd - BLM Dispersed Campsite
Ferry Swale Rd -BLM O
Roads good. Views killer. Remote, though not much cover for privacy.
- Imerie T.Guide
Dixie National Forest Dispersed Camping Area
Such a beautiful spot
This has been an amazing spot to stay at. Prefect for day trips into Bryce and Red Canyon!! All the others staying were so nice.
- GGrace S.Guide
Spencer Flat Dispersed Camping - Grand Staircase Nat Mon
Quiet, Secluded, SANDY
Although the sand wasn’t a surprise, i was shocked at how much it stuck to everything LOL! But the site had lots of dedicated spots for camping and went on the quite a few miles. The view was beautiful, but we were nervous about mountain lions as we noticed a lot of tracks when we arrived, and saw even more next to our car in the morning as we were leaving. The road in isn’t very rough, just lots of sand and small bumps. Would stay here again!
- GGrace S.Guide
Zion Scenic Byway Dispersed - BLM
Closed?
We drove the ~7 miles on dirt roads to get to the listed coordinates and the vibes were horrible the whole way. We eventually got .2 miles from the listed location and there was a gate that was closed and locked. even if it wasn’t blocked off, i wouldn’t recommend it😅
- GGarrett B.Guide
Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest
Quiet, shaded spots near Bryce Canyon
Easy to get to, plenty of room and quiet. One of the best spots we've stayed in. Vault toilets across the highway if needed.
Melanie G.Scout
Harris Rim & Stout Canyon Dispersed
Easy Access
We were driving through looking for a quick place to pull off the highway for the night. It's a few tarred miles off the road, but wauper esy to find, even at 11:30 pm when we stopped. There was only one car that came in after us.
- EErin V.Guide
Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest
Tom’s Best
Came to camp after dark. Had to travel 7-8 miles off the main road. Sites are sporadic- lots of big campsites with lots of people, so it took a bit to find a secluded spot. Some trees. Very few fall branches for fire. Beautiful views.
- CChristine Z.Traveler
Mt Carmel Old 89 Dispersed Camping
Great view
Easy access onto old 89. We parked in the old gravel pit area. Our sewer sits low on our Lance and had no problem getting in. There is a bit of garbage and stuff dumped over the edges if you look for it. No odour no flies. Nice breeze. Felt safe. Quiet as its buffered from the highway. There were 3 other campers so not alone. Just minutes from Belly of the Dragon and 10 minutes from parking lot turn off to Peekaboo Slot.
Greg L.
Legend
Lava Flat Dispersed Camping Area
Ok 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.
- Greg L.Legend
Dave’s Hollow Designated Dispersed Camping
Designated dispersed
There are 26 DESIGNATED dispersed camp sites in the Dixie NF special management area part of Dave's hollow close to the Bryce NP boundary. The west part of Dave's hollow does not have the designated only restrictions, however there are way less campsites available. Cell signal is very good for the entire area. Note there are no vault toilets, no dumpsters and no water in the Dave's hollow area and all the roads are dusty dirt and could be muddy if wet.
- jjohn M.Guide
Hog Canyon OHV - Dispersed Camping
Check the road
The persistent are rewarded with a great camping site, beautiful views and seclusion. But you definitely want to walk the road before you bring your big rig up here.
Maddy T.Guide
Toms Best Spring Road - Dispersed Camping
Amazing Site!
This was our favourite site in our trip, we took the first left and there were barely any people down that way. Seemed like most people kept going straight and camped on the right side. Our area had tons of trees so it felt quite private and was very spread out from the people beside us. There was a fire pit as well so we were able to have a fire, lots of deer around and some cows out grazing in the area, so I don't be surprised if you have some visitors at night!
- BBradford H.Traveler
Yankee Designated Dispersed Camping Area
Beautiful spot and way to get to
But very dirt heavy and not many great flat spots. But made it work.
- Mark B.Guide
Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest
Tom's Best Spring Rd.
Only 7 miles from canyon city. Nice paved bike path right at the entrance of the dispersed camping area. We drove in about a mile on a nice gravel main road. Found a nice secluded spot about 100 yards off the main road. There a lot of opportunities for displaying here. Are closest neighbors were 150 yards away. Will certainly stay here again.
Guide to Cannonville
Camping near Cannonville, Utah, offers a fantastic mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to hike, bike, or just relax under the stars, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do
- Hiking and Biking: Explore the breathtaking trails in Bryce Canyon National Park. One camper mentioned, "Direct access to biking and hiking trails" at North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park, making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Stargazing: The clear night skies around Cannonville are perfect for stargazing. A visitor at Toms Best Spring Road - Dispersed Camping said, "The stars were unbelievable," highlighting the area's natural beauty after dark.
- Exploring Local Attractions: Check out nearby attractions like Kodachrome Basin State Park. One camper noted, "Kodachrome is a beautiful park," which is just a short drive from the area.
What campers like
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Basin Campground — Kodachrome Basin State Park stated, "The bathrooms...the showers were spa-like!" This is a big plus for those who enjoy a bit of comfort while camping.
- Secluded Spots: Many campers enjoy the privacy offered by certain campgrounds. A visitor at Sunset Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park mentioned, "The sites feel a bit more secluded," making it a peaceful retreat.
- Friendly Atmosphere: Campers often mention the welcoming vibe. One reviewer at Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground said, "The staff was helpful too," which adds to the overall experience.
What you should know
- Reservations Required: During peak season, many campgrounds require reservations. A camper at North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park noted, "Now during the busy season reservations are required," so plan ahead.
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Duck Creek, have minimal facilities. A visitor mentioned, "No showers and the bathrooms need to be updated," so be prepared for a more rustic experience.
- Uneven Terrain: If you're camping with a camper van, be aware that some sites may have uneven surfaces. A reviewer at North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park pointed out, "The driveway surface for most sites is uneven," which could be a concern for larger vehicles.
Tips for camping with families
- Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with easy access to trails and parks. A camper at Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground mentioned, "There are bike paths that you can ride to the park," which is great for family outings.
- Pack Extra Supplies: Some campgrounds may run low on essentials. A visitor at Duck Creek noted, "Restrooms sometimes are out of toilet paper," so it's smart to bring your own.
- Choose Secluded Spots: For a quieter experience, opt for campgrounds that offer more privacy. A camper at Sunset Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park appreciated the "quieter and less busy" atmosphere.
Tips from RVers
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure the sites can accommodate your RV. A camper at Basin Campground — Kodachrome Basin State Park mentioned, "It was so small our tent would not fit," so be cautious when booking.
- Full Hookups: Look for campgrounds with full hookups for a more comfortable stay. A visitor at Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground appreciated the "full hookup" availability.
- Plan for Busy Times: Some campgrounds can get crowded, especially on weekends. A reviewer at Red Canyon Campground noted, "It was busier in March," so consider timing your visit for quieter days.
Camping near Cannonville, Utah, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a little planning and the right campground, you're sure to have a memorable outdoor experience!
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