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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Dixie National Forest

1,569 Reviews

Tom Best Spring Road FR117 Dispersed camping sites throughout Dixie National Forest allow pets with minimal restrictions while providing free camping access for both tent and RV users. Several dispersed camping areas, including FS #117 Rd Dispersed Camping and Toms Best Spring Road, feature pet-friendly policies with no designated pet facilities but ample space for dogs to explore. Campgrounds with more amenities include Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground, where pets are welcome with access to full hookup sites, cabins, and established facilities. Red Canyon Campground provides pet-friendly camping with picnic tables, drinking water, and trash disposal, though pets must remain leashed in developed areas. Bathrooms at Hitch-N-Post RV Campground remain exceptionally clean with sites that accommodate large rigs while welcoming pets.

Several forest roads provide access to free dispersed camping where pets can roam more freely while supervised. FR 090 dispersed camping areas rate highly among pet owners seeking minimal restrictions for camping with dogs. Great Western Trail Dispersed camping accommodates tent campers with pets in a more primitive setting. Both North and Sunset Campgrounds within Bryce Canyon National Park allow pets in campgrounds though not on most trails within the park itself. The surrounding Dixie National Forest provides extensive pet-friendly hiking opportunities on designated trails. During summer months, early morning or evening walks prove best for pets due to hot daytime temperatures on exposed trails. The small town of Panguitch offers basic veterinary services and pet supplies for camping emergencies.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Dixie National Forest (176)

    1. Tom Best Spring Road FR117 Dispersed - Dixie National Forest

    71 Reviews
    Tropic, UT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 865-3700

    "Bryce Canyon campgrounds were full, as well as the nearby designated campsites at Red Canyon.   "

    "We decided on this camping spot as our first camping trip out in Utah, and we could not have picked a better place! The location is everything."

    2. Rubys Inn RV Park and Campground

    79 Reviews
    Fern Ridge Lake, OR
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 834-5341

    "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."

    3. North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park

    78 Reviews
    Tropic, UT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 834-5322

    $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."

    4. Red Canyon Campground

    30 Reviews
    Dixie National Forest, UT
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 676-2676

    $12 - $23 / night

    "About 38ish mixed use sites (tents and campers mixed in, although most RVs and campers were on the one side and tents on the other loop) right on Highway 12, so there is road noise all day (but it quiets"

    "It's in the Dixie National Forest about 12 miles from the entrance to Bryce Canyon NP."

    5. Toms Best Spring Road - Dispersed Camping

    33 Reviews
    Fern Ridge Lake, OR
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 865-3700

    "Dispersed camping in the beautiful Ponderosa pines of Dixie National Forest. The Forest Service road is easy to navigate. There are many dirt roads branching off of it with sites to choose from."

    "It's a beautiful drive coming up here from Flagstaff and especially through Kanab, a sweet little town with such amazing people."

    6. Sunset Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park

    55 Reviews
    Tropic, UT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 834-5322

    $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."

    7. FS #117 Rd Dispersed Camping

    24 Reviews
    Fern Ridge Lake, OR
    10 miles

    "Found a secluded spot farther back on the road surrounded by trees and a beautiful view of distant mountains. Perfect place to get the dog some exercise too. Quiet and close to Bryce Canyon entrance."

    "It was pretty busy when we arrived so our spot was next to the road. One bonus: short off-road drive to our spot"

    8. FR 090 - dispersed camping

    38 Reviews
    Fern Ridge Lake, OR
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 865-3700

    "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.  "

    9. Great Western Trail Dispersed

    28 Reviews
    Fern Ridge Lake, OR
    14 miles

    "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."

    10. Hitch-N-Post RV Campground

    11 Reviews
    Panguitch, UT
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 749-0534

    $20 - $70 / night

    "There is a dog park, horseshoe and cornhole courts. The beginning of June is the town's quilt walk. The end of June is the Balloon Festival. We will be back!!!"

    "Full hookups drive through or back in however I did tent camping. perfect place to use as a hub when traveling the national parks in Utah!"

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  • kristin S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2020

    Navajo Lake Campground

    Beautiful grounds

    Currently closed, this campground is In the mountains of the Dixie National Forest. It’s a nice spot right across from Navajo Lake. 11 sites are walk-in and another 12 are drive-up. There are also a couple of double sites. The spots are surrounded by natural beauty with easy access to fishing, kayaking, canoeing, off roading, hiking and more in the area. Also great proximity to Bryce, Zion and Cedar Breaks. Take a drive up Brian Head Peak in the warmer months. The towns of Hatch and Duck Creek Village are both very close by. I’m not sure if they’re closed seasonally (it was end of Sept when we arrived) or due to COVID and couldn’t find any information on it so make sure you check the USFS website before trying to camp here! We will try again in the future as this area is beautiful.

  • Marcie R.
    May. 11, 2020

    Mammoth Dispersed

    BEAUTIFUL

    Such a beautiful spot. Right next to Mammoth Creek surrounded by Dixie National Forest. Lots of sites and pull offs. No hookups or water but there are pit toilets. New favorite campsite!!

  • Colette K.
    Aug. 22, 2018

    White Bridge

    White Bridge, near Panguitch Lake, UT

    The most attractive feature of this campground is the little white-railed "bridge" over Panguitch Creek that you must cross over when entering the campground. This is a US Forest Service campground in the Dixie National Forest, so accommodations are expected to be sparse. There are clean restrooms, water on taps, very convenient dump station, and very close-together & small sites along a narrow camp roadway. Lots of fun things to do in the area, fishing, boating, off-roading, hiking, and site seeing.

  • Jenny&Tobias P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2023

    Cabin Hollow on Forest Road 121

    Hollow Road near Red Rock Canyon

    The spots are on the Hollow Road close to the Red Rock Canyon in the Dixie National Forest. Road and site are easy to access but the most sites are uneven. The view of the red rocks is amazing. In the summer it fills up very quickly. You can stay 16 days. It's a good place to hike, bycicle use your atv and visit Red Rock Canyon or Bryce National Park. You'll find plenty to do there.

  • Austin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 30, 2019

    Tom Best Spring Road FR117 Dispersed - Dixie National Forest

    Convenient Dispersed Near Bryce & Red Canyon

    Bryce Canyon campgrounds were full, as well as the nearby designated campsites at Red Canyon.   We showed up at the nearby forest ranger's office who directed us to some nearby dispersed camping on the edge of Dixie National Forest.

    This is dispersed camping, so no:

    • Restrooms
    • Water
    • Trash
    • Hookups/dumps
    • Shops

    Although since there is a designated campground just down the road, you can easily go there for water, restrooms, and trash.

    This CG provided a good alternative to getting to Bryce Canyon without the mess of trying to get a reservation.  Red Canyon is also in between this site and the national park, which had some nice hikes and views of the hoodoos

  • Susan L.
    Jun. 25, 2022

    Toms Best Spring Road - Dispersed Camping

    Great location in a piney woods!

    Dispersed camping in the beautiful Ponderosa pines of Dixie National Forest. The Forest Service road is easy to navigate. There are many dirt roads branching off of it with sites to choose from. Chose a site relatively close to the forest service road. If you're sensitive to dust may want to choose a site further off the access road as there is lots of dust kicked up every time someone drove in or out on the gravel. Convenient location to Bryce (about 15 minutes). Cell service for Verizon.

    When the rigs pulling in and out stopped, the only sounds were the braying of cows (the herd wandered into the site) and the wind blowing.

    Views! Peaceful! Free!

  • Sotnos B.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 28, 2021

    Dixie National Forest King Creek Group Site

    Quiet

    Hesitant to let this secret secluded respite from the Bryce crowds out! This was our second stay, both times in the month of May. Only 13 quick miles to Bryce. Both times we were one of 3 or 4 campers in the whole campground. Sites are large, flat and spaced well apart providing a sense of privacy. Seven miles of well graded gravel road to get here from Hwy. 12. Tropic reservoir and boat launch adjacent to campground. Nice short hike to Hoodoos. Loads of OHV trails nearby to explore Dixie National forest and Bryce like geology. This early in the season most water spigots are off and not all bathrooms are open, perhaps more suitable for dry RVing or well prepared tent campers. You may want to bring t.p. for the clean pit toilets in the early season.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 27, 2017

    Red Canyon Campground

    Great Camping outside of the National Parks

    This is a nice alternative to camping in Bryce Canyon National Park. About 38ish mixed use sites (tents and campers mixed in, although most RVs and campers were on the one side and tents on the other loop) right on Highway 12, so there is road noise all day (but it quiets down around 10 or 11 at night). Flush toilets and showers were fairly clean, and there is a nice paved biking/walking trail that cuts right next to the campground. Word has it that if this is full, you can just take one of the forest service roads out a ways and camp there for free, no services. There is a nice visitors center across the road and down about 1/2 mile. Its a good home base if you want to play in Dixie National Forest (several great hiking trails- I recommend the Golden Wall Trail- and mountain biking trails if thats your thing), or if you want to visit Bryce but don't or can't camp there.

  • K C.
    Oct. 8, 2022

    Yankee Designated Dispersed Camping Area

    Stunning scenery, excellent stay

    What a fantastic experience. The road is paved except the last mile. The climb is 13% grade for about 8 miles so be prepared, but it is all paved. Two camps were closed so the only one open was busy, but quiet. At about 8300 feet altitude it does get cold. Much of the Dixie National Forest is burned but the immediate area has ample trees of many colors. This is remote so no amenities at all. We have a small rv and made the .trip no problem. No cell reception until you are in the town of Parowan

Guide to Dixie National Forest

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Dixie National Forest in Utah opens up a world of adventure for you and your furry friends. With a variety of campgrounds that welcome pets, you can enjoy the great outdoors without leaving your pets behind.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park

  • This campground allows pets and offers direct access to biking and hiking trails, making it easy to explore the stunning landscapes with your dog.
  • Visitors appreciate the clean facilities and the proximity to the park's visitor center, ensuring a convenient stay for both you and your pet.
  • The campground features picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for enjoying meals and evenings around the fire with your furry companion.

Dog owners appreciate Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground

  • With a separate tent area that provides enough space for car campers, this campground ensures you and your pet have room to relax.
  • The friendly staff and clean amenities, including showers and laundry facilities, make it a comfortable choice for pet owners.
  • Located just a short drive from Bryce Canyon National Park, you can easily take your dog on nearby trails while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Tips for camping with dogs near Dixie National Forest

  • Consider staying at Tom Best Spring Road FR117 Dispersed - Dixie National Forest, where you can find spacious, shaded sites that offer privacy and a peaceful atmosphere for you and your pet.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your dog, as some areas, like Duck Creek, do not have water hookups.
  • Always keep your dog on a leash and clean up after them to maintain the natural beauty of the area and ensure a pleasant experience for all campers.

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