Best Dispersed Camping near Cedar City, UT
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Cedar City, UT (111)
1. Kolob Resevoir
Kanarraville, Utah18 Reviews•72 Photos•578 SavesKolob Reservoir is a 250-acre impoundment of Kolob Creek in southwestern Utah. This mountain reservoir is a popular place for the desert dwellers of St. George, as well as southern Nevada. The reservoir and most of the shoreline are owned by the Washington County Water Conservancy District. Dispersed camping is allowed and a few vault toilets are provided, along with a boat ramp and dock. Private land restricts access around the southwest bay. Seasonal access from the south is by paved county road from Virgin (Utah Highway 9); and from the north, by gravel road from the Right Hand Fork of Cedar Canyon (Utah Highway 14). Winter access is limited to snowmobile.
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$53 / night
2. Tom Best Spring Road FR117 Dispersed - Dixie National Forest
Tropic, Utah70 Reviews•157 Photos•1478 Saves- Pets
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3. Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed
Virgin, Utah37 Reviews•72 Photos•1276 Saves- Pets
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4. North Creek Dispersed Camping
Virgin, Utah31 Reviews•66 Photos•958 Saves- Pets
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5. Coal Creek Dispersed - Cedar City
Cedar City, Utah12 Reviews•10 Photos•294 Saves- Pets
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6. BLM Road #71 Gravel Pit Dispersed - BLM
Mount Carmel Junction, Utah25 Reviews•61 Photos•603 SavesIt is the general policy of the BLM that undeveloped Federal Lands under its administration are available to the public for camping and general recreation, with the following provisions: • Camping is limited to 14 days within a 30-mile radius in a 28 day period • Pack out what you pack in • Avoid camping within 200 ft. of any water source • Do not leave campfires unattended • Camp at previously used sites, if possible. • Dispose of human waste properly. The use of portable toilets is highly recommended. If no portable toilet is available, solid body waste and urine should be buried in a hole six to twelve inches deep. The disposal site should be located well away from streams, campsite, and other use areas. Toilet paper should be placed in a small plastic bag and put into your camp trash bag. • Pack out your trash (and a little extra). Do not leave or bury trash at campsites. • Firepans or stoves are recommended when camping on BLM land. • Avoid building new fire rings. Unnecessary fire rings scar the natural beauty of sites and reduce the amount of space available for sleeping and cooking areas. • Use only dead and down wood for campfires. Bringing your own firewood is the best policy to practice. • Do not put cans, bottles, or aluminum foil into a fire ring. • Burn campfire logs to ashes, then douse with water. Do not smother a campfire with soil, as this will make it difficult for the next visitor to use the same fire ring.
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7. Mammoth Dispersed
Duck Creek Village, Utah11 Reviews•42 Photos•321 SavesSorry! We have not entered information for this camping area yet. Information will be coming soon. In the meantime, please contact the Cedar City Ranger District at (435) 865-3200 for information on this trail. Thank you.
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8. Yankee Meadows
Parowan, Utah10 Reviews•16 Photos•70 SavesYankee Meadows Campground is a little known gem that offers outstanding beauty and recreation. The scenery is fantastic at the lake with towering volcanic cliffs of Sydney Peaks rising in the distance. Trout fishing and boating are the most popular activities. There are several ATV routes around Yankee Meadows, including the Markagunt and the Second Left Hand trails. Trail users are strongly advised to pick up a trail map from any Dixie National Forest Service Office. There are hiking, biking and horseback riding trails in and around Yankee Meadows – Vermillion Castle, Noah’s Ark, Henderson Hill, and Yankee Meadows Loop. Campground Map Facilities 27 campsites with picnic tables, and fire rings 2 double sites with picnic tables, and fire rings ATV corral for all OHV parking Drinking water Vault toilets No garbage disposal, please pack it out
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10. Yankee Designated Dispersed Camping Area
Parowan, Utah6 Reviews•14 Photos•111 SavesYankee Meadows designated dispersed campground is situated in a beautiful valley near Yankee Meadows Reservoir.For information on dispersed camping click on the related link to the right.
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Recent Dispersed Reviews in Cedar City
643 Reviews of 111 Cedar City Campgrounds
Lost Moose Meadows Campground L.
Guide
Hancock Road 64L Dispersed
Pretty Great in December
We were lucky to have stellar weather and this spot was great. We do a good amount of SxS Riding every day and absolutely love this spot and area. We are in a 40ft Motorhome with a 24ft trailer and had plenty of room to maneuver around in the site. We will probably hit this one up again next winter. We had zero trouble driving across the sand. No sinking, no loss of traction.
PS: Sand Arch just up the road and a cool little stop.
- KKevin T.Guide
FR 090 - dispersed camping
Small but ideal
Enough room for two vehicles, three at a push. It was just us so no problem, fairly level and a great nights sleep.
- KKevin T.Guide
Kolob Terrace Road
Convenient for Zion
We were a little cautious after reading some of the other reviews but we had a great nights sleep here. A large space, others joined us as the night went on and we weren’t bothered by noise and were close to the stream.
Ericka C.Guide
Toms Best Spring Road - Dispersed Camping
Beautiful!!
Great place to stay! Very quiet and not very busy.
The Wandering Shores ..Guide
Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest
Even After Four Years...
This continues to be one of our favorite boondocking sites even after four years on the road. This time we visited in late October/ Early November. We had some minor snowfall while we were there but that is to be expected at this elevation. We filmed a campsite review for anyone who is interested, we linked in on the video tab here on Campendium but here is the direct link to
Great for rigs of any size, with thousands of acres to choose from.
- JJay A.
Scout
Dalton Wash Dispersed
Killer Site
This is a great site to wake up to if you can get to it. Lady and I drove in after dark. While you don’t need 4x4 during dry months, it will help with the drive. It’s steep, loose dirt until you start hitting rocks.
Stay in the trees to protect from the wind, but there is plenty of space regardless and each site has its own fire pit. Looks like people make their own too.
Tori K.
Legend
LaVerkin Overlook Road Dispersed
Close to Zion
The spot was nice and close to Zion. Some single spot and a large flat gravel pad that multiple vans/cars/tents can fit on close to the main road into Springdale. Fills up early in the day during peak season, so have backup plans.
I stayed in the large gravel pad area 3 nights and had a great view and a lovely flat spot to park on. 2 or 3 other vans or tents were also there each night.
Julie M.Guide
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
- vvern K.
Traveler
BLM Rd #1700 Dispersed Camping
Forest service campground
Excellent boondock spot. Excellent AT&T coverage
Brandon R.TravelerFR 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
- RReidGuide
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
BLM Road #71 Gravel Pit Dispersed - BLM
Open sites sitiated high with open views
Awesome location! Beautiful views! Multiple sites
J A.Scout
Single River Site
River with a dash of fall trees under the stars
There’s a cluster of spots for both tents and trailers to post up. The river is beautiful but appears they prefer no access to it. The fence line is down so people go anyways. This place fills up on weekend so if you get there early in day you can pick a prime space. Fire pits are all over and used. We grabbed a spot right next to the bridge and water under the falls colored tree. Stars at night are stunning. It’s quiet but you do hear the occasion car passing by from the nearby road, yet the white noise from the river softens it. October gets around 50 at night so come prepared if you’re tenting. About 20 mins outside of Zion main entrance. The mountains surrounding are beautiful.
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.
- Astrid R.Scout
Kolob Road BLM Dispersed Camp #2
Wrong address and creepy people
First of all, these GPS coordinates take you to a place called Kolob Gate Gardens, which you can also find on the Dyrt. Kolob gate gardens is private property, but on the outside of Kolob Gate Gardens, it is BLM land. The people squatting there who identify themselves as “hosts” want you to think it’s all private property and pay between $31 and $50 a night for their place, which is a complete dump. There there are several dogs on the loose who will come running at you. Mind you, we are staying on the BLM portion of this property. But you can’t tell other than that no one is staying on the private property - the outside edges of the property, where it is BLM, are full of campers and tents. Steve, the person who runs the Kolob gate gardens part, is nice enough but the place is run down. In addition, there is a guy who has been squatting on the BLM property ( by his own admission) who wanted us to leave because he thought we took too much of his space. We are parked prob at least 300-400 yards from him. I thought the coordinates given here would take us to Kolob dispersed site # 2 as advertised on this app but it is not clear. Do not pay no matter what they try to tell you unless you are on one of their numbered ugly sites. Their site says they offer toilets but they are portapotties that haven’t been emptied in years prob- and they tried to make a shower by diverting water from the creek near by. The shower is not functional now. Either way, this place is no good, whether you are on BLM land or not
- NNathalie D.Scout
Sand Hollow OHV Camp
Traumhaft!
Ich habe hier 2 Nächte verbracht. Ich bin alleine unterwegs und ich habe mich noch nie so sicher an einem Ort gefühlt wie hier. Und man hat hier super Internet! (iPhone 13 t-Mobile
Chris P.Guide
North Creek Dispersed Camping
Dispersed Camping ~20 minutes from Zion NP
Relatively easy access from N Kolob Terrace Road. Arrived around 6pm and there were numerous sites taken up by longer term residents and fellow campers.
Most of the sites have ample space and a stone fire pit. 2-4 bars of T-Mobile 5G.
- 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.
- 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
Hurricane Cliffs BLM Dispersed
Convenient and peaceful
Beautiful views as well! The road is very bumpy and campsites are close enough to hear neighbors but not bad at all for free camping
- 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
Gabe H.GuideDalton Wash Dispersed
Large and hidden
Long drive from the main hwy with some steep and bumpy roads. A 4x4 will have no trouble regardless of the conditions. Saw a Nissan Altima go the same route, but would’ve gotten stuck if it was rainy.
Lots of shrubs to hide behind with plenty of fire circles. Drive around until you find an empty spot. Decently quiet. You’ll hear people around when it gets busy.
- 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.
- 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.
Dickie Simmons S.TravelerLaVerkin Overlook Road Dispersed
Perfect overnight camp before heading into the park
Location is great for one night. Very close to the entrance of Zion park.
Road was a bit rutted but can be handled by any medium clearance vehicle.
Good cell coverage with Verizon.
- NNick M.Guide
Kolob Terrace Road
Excellent desert dispersed camping
Many spots available. Trees for some shade and a small creek. Stayed on a Wednesday and there was BMX racing at night till 10pm could hear them from our spot but it wasn’t a bother to us.
Guide to Cedar City
Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Cedar City, Utah, where nature meets adventure without the constraints of traditional campgrounds. Enjoy the freedom of choosing your own spot while soaking in stunning landscapes and outdoor activities.
Top Activities While Free Camping Near Cedar City
- Fishing enthusiasts will love the opportunities at Kolob Reservoir, where trout and crawdads are plentiful, making for a rewarding day on the water.
- For those seeking breathtaking views, La Verkin Overlook Road East offers stunning vistas of Zion National Park, perfect for photography and stargazing.
- If you're into hiking, the trails around Mammoth Dispersed lead to beautiful landscapes and are ideal for exploring the great outdoors.
Tips for Free and Dispersed Camping Near Cedar City, Utah
- Always check for cell service availability before heading out; some areas like Coal Creek Dispersed - Cedar City have limited connectivity, which can be a concern for those needing to stay connected.
- Bring your own firewood, as many spots, including Yankee Meadows, do not provide firewood on-site, but fires are allowed.
- Be prepared for varying road conditions; some areas, like Lava Flat Dispersed Camping Area, may require high clearance vehicles due to rough terrain.
Scenic Attractions for Dispersed Campers
- The Parowan Gap Petroglyphs provide a unique cultural experience with ancient rock art, making it a fascinating stop for history buffs.
- Nature lovers will appreciate the serene environment at Bear Flat, where you can enjoy peaceful surroundings and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
- For a more secluded experience, check out Yankee Designated Dispersed Camping Area, which offers a tranquil setting away from the hustle and bustle, perfect for relaxation and reflection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Cedar City, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Cedar City, UT is Kolob Resevoir with a 4.7-star rating from 18 reviews.
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