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"We decided to ask a park ranger where else we could camp, he handed us a map (in the pictures) and sent us on our way."
"You do have to drive back a little ways (see map) but quite a few spots of varying sizes, pretty spread apart. There were a handful of other people there."
"I love camping here because it is so close to Bryce but also away from having a camper right next to you."
"You can hear cars passing on the nearby road but still better than having noisy neighbors and RVs. We got to the site around 10:30pm and there were no other campers around."
$35 / night
" On the 93 acres, there are many dry sites to camp for the wild and adventurous. Pick your site in the trees and set up your camp."
"Multiple sites with two on the edge. No one here. We stopped at the visitor center and got a free permit."
"Easy to get to with 2 wheel drive when dry. Pretty tight turns between trees further back in the site where the big view is. Flat ground could be tough to find with a long vehicle or trailer."
$35 / night
"I'd like to welcome Stoneview Ranch to the Dyrt, they have a great location near Bryce Canyon & Pine Lake. Check them out and make sure to share some pictures of your stay."
"Perfect amount of shade, and wasn’t crowded at all. Will definitely come again!"
"Standard dispersed camping, non designated camping. Level spots and good tree coverage. Minimal road noise and 5G service on T-Mobile"
"I saw a few spots at the marker but in driving further to find a turnaround spot for my long van I found a few other spots. Found an open space with rock fire spots and was great."
"Gets pretty hot in the heat of the summer but great in the shoulder seasons. Dirt access road that can get impassable when it rains (and believe them when they say impassable!). "
"No problem with access for our 20’ BaseCamp
About 5 or 6 sites in the area, several with pull through
Beautiful views all around. Mostly quiet and away from it all."
GuidePlenty of spots (though we were here on a weekday) and SO CLOSE to Bryce NP! The stars were beautiful at night - even got some photos with my phone. There were some cows but they mostly stayed clear of the road. Road was pretty level and easy for cars to get back (and there were spots right off the road). I already want to come back!
There was a fire ban in July so bring your camp stove and leave no trace!
TravelerDid an awesome 3 day hike of the hurricane wash. Hiked in, set up camp, explored further, slept first night. Left our tents and gear and did a day pack hike totalling 16 miles down and back up the canyon. Third day was back out. It was amazing...other than the extreme leave no trace rules (ALL waste carried out).
GuideThis location has a handful of spots on both side of the main road. We saw some larger RV/motorhomes as well as basic tent camping. Fire rings are already set up for you and there is a dumpster for trash down the road next to the horse trail ride company going back towards duck creek village. Close enough to the village for buying basics, grabbing food or renting an atv. Drive to Navajo lake to swim or boat, 35 min to Cedar breaks, 35 min to red canyon, 45 min to Brian head, less than an hour to Bryce Canyon and 1.5 hrs to Zion. Only bad was the atv noise that starts super early. VERIZON COVERAGE!!! we were able to make calls, access the internet and watch steamed videos.
GuideIt’s true that they are full by noon! We arrived at 2pm and the whole place was full, so we got a hotel room in town and went back at 9am the next morning and got a wonderful spot in the tent only loop. Spots are nicely spaced and you don’t feel like you eavesdropping on your neighbors conversations. Flush toilets, but no showers in this loop. Fire rings, mostly level places for tents, picnic tables that are easy to move and space to park your car.
TravelerChecked in at 8:30pm on a Monday during a cross country drive. Host was gracious and suggested spot 12. There was plenty of availability even late eve (weekday). All were good, quiet spots. Spot 12 was across from wheelchair path to creek (Beaver River). There was a nice bench where path met creek, great for sitting and enjoying morning coffee/fishing/relaxing. Spots had faucet, picnic table and level tent pad filled with pea gravel-bring good footprint/tarp. It was quiet, and the creek noise was pleasant. The road was very close, and you could hear the traffic, but it wasn't a bother (about 2-3cars/hour). One very nice thing about this campground is the gravel covering all the picnic/firepit and frequented areas. This completely eliminated the dust that typically gets on everything while camping. There was shade from trees, but this was is a pretty tight canyon, so there are very few hours of direct sunlight anyway. Host delivered wood. Long trails leave right from campground. No showers, clean vault toilets.
LegendBryce 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:
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
GuideSuch 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!!
GuideCampsite was HUGE! 12 kids, 8 adults, 5 cars, 2 nights. We set up 9 tents and there was still room for more. Vault toilets and 2 water spigots were a very short walk away. 2 big picnic tables. 1 other table near campfire. 1 campfire. I wish the site had its own water spigot. Near highway and near cute little creek. Zero cell service but no one seemed to notice. 15 minutes from Cedar City. 20 minutes from the lake for fishing and boating. No showers. Great time was had by all! Will definitely go back!
ScoutThe dispersed camping here is awesome. Flat spots for tents, developed fire pits, some good tree cover as well. Only about 20 minutes from the park entrance. My only complaint is that there was some road noise but other sites here may not have that issue.
Dixie National Forest in Utah offers a fantastic backdrop for tent camping, with a variety of options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and tranquility.
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