Best Dispersed Camping near Joseph, UT

Recent Dispersed Reviews near Joseph, Utah

47 Reviews of 49 Joseph Campgrounds

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  randy C.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 6, 2021

  Dispersed West Fork 8 Mile Road

  Basic grassy area to camp

  This spot is just into the Fishlake National Forest. There is nothing fancy about this location. It is just a grassy spot along the road as you start following the road into the national forest. There may very well be cattle in the area and that will depend on the time of the year. But, it would make a great base camp from which to ATV or ride horses.

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  J'tryd R.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 11, 2019

  Black Flat Cua Dispersed

  BLACK FLAT - Dispersed Camping Area.

  No water available, Restroom is Vault toilet

  Directions:

  The Black Flat CUA Dispersed camping area is approximately 27.4 miles northeast of Loa. Head north on N Main St toward W 100 N St 0.6 miles. Turn right onto UT-72 N/E 500 N and stay on UT-72 N 9.6 miles. Turn right (east) onto FR015 for 5.6 miles. Turn left (west) on FR43F for 0.5 miles.

  Take your fly rod, always remember to pinch your barbs. This includes meat-casters unless you are fishing to eat. 

  Not crowded at all.

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  randy C.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 6, 2021

  Whiskey Creek Road - Dispersed Site

  Basic dispersed site

  This site is located on the northerly side of the road. A number of fire pits exist in this area. It is readily apparent that others have stayed here in the past and it is a popular spot. Good only one other camper has been here in the 5 days that I have been here so far. There are any number of spots along this road that could be used for dispersed camping. The farther you go along the road the rougher it gets. I was able to find a lot of small sticks that had fallen off the trees to be able to use in my wood stove in a wall tent. It is about 5 and a 1/2 miles to the end of the road up the Canyon.

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  Paul A.

  Traveler

  

  May. 25, 2023

  Dispersed West Fork 8 Mile Road

  Alone with the cows

  I found a spot on Eight Mile road, just off i-15, near the east side of the national forest. I drove up the dirt road for a while until I found a nice flat spot for the night. 

  I could hear some road noise, but had 3+ bars of T-mobile 5g service. Not another person in sight except for maybe 2 cars that drove by during the night. Plenty of cows and cow patties around though!

  Bonus: Eight mile road was a shortcut to westbound highway 50 and a nice way to start the drive in the morning.

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  Cat F.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 25, 2021

  Otter Creek, Tamerisk Point Rec Site

  Quiet, peaceful, beautiful lake!

  Beautiful lake in Piute County near Antimony Utah. Large, level spot less than 6 yards from the water. A few large trees provide nice shade. There was even a picnic table.

  Decent gravel roads made access easy. There were 3 different vault toilet locations nearby. Otter Creek State Park as well as a couple of RV parks and a store with a cafe are at one end of the lake.

  Went kayaking at sunrise, the water was warm and smooth as glass! Be careful finding the right area to put in your kayak. We chose to do so along the shoreline near where we were camped, but sunk mid-calf in mud at the water's edge.

  Saw lots of fish jumping in the water as well as ducks, gulls, geese, pelicans and more. Watched a deer stop by for a drink and a cow cross my camping spot.

  The downside was pretty much no cell phone coverage.

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  Jenny&Tobias P.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 7, 2023

  Meadow Hot Springs

  A bath tub in the meadows - wonderful

  There are 3 natural hot spring bath tubes on a private property in the meadows. Camping among the cows and having a bath in a natural hot tub while the sun is rising - it's a dream. There are a some camping spots around the springs and a sign that says "Enjoy and please donate" so the visit is by donation and not paying. The road to the hot tubs is very bumpy and mudy after a rain, better walk in. A very beautiful stop when you tired out from driving.

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  Maxime A.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 6, 2022

  Otter Creek, Tamerisk Point Rec Site

  Peace paradise

  Wonderfully place for a night, Isolated and easy access. The coordinates are not correct, it s on the side of the lake, here are the one we used : 38.224007, -111.979199

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  Laurie H.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 10, 2024

  Fish Lake National Forest

  Fish Lake National Forest

  Just needed to find a place for the night and this was perfect! No one around, huge site, beautiful views and free! Cows meander around the campsite..didn't bother us. If you go past where the directions take you, there are 3 or 4 spots that are also nice. Road is easy to travel.

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  Derek E.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 10, 2019

  West Fork - Whiskey Creek Dispersed Camping

  Wildlife EVERYWHERE!

  If you’re looking for a fun backpacking camping trip where you’re guaranteed to see tons of wildlife, this is it. Not only will you avoid the crowded campgrounds, but you’ll be able to do it without hiking a million miles from your vehicle.

  You can park at the trailhead and hike up only 2 miles before you start seeing deer and elk everywhere. You simply follow the river up the canyon, and choose from any of the small flat locations for tent camping, or pick a couple trees to hang a hammock. Choices are abundant. In the summer months, water is scarce so bring water. If the creek is full and running you can simply filter water.

  There is a beautiful meadow area at the top of the trail before you begin to descend down the other side (another beautiful area).

  Was able to hike in with my 8 year old, and he loved it. Great secluded dispersed spot for wildlife watching.

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  Lisa

  Guide

  

  Oct. 23, 2021

  Shingle creek dispersed

  Good dispersed camping

  Stayed here after missing exit for Castle Rock Campground. Access dispersed area by taking Clear Creek Rd exit. There are some spots right after exiting hwy. We keep going back under the underpass and then took the left at the Y. Little rough dirt road if you have a car. We found a previously used spot with a rock fire pit. Surprisingly very clean. Thanks everyone for packing it out! Several ATVs further down the road. Although close to hwy we could barely hear anything at night. There was also a small creek. Pretty nice overnight spot when it gets late and you don’t want an RV Park.

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  Terry K.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 8, 2023

  Shingle creek dispersed

  Rest area

  Not really a camp ground, but we pulled in here late and spent the night. Nice bathrooms, free parking. Between Zion & Bryce

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  Steve H.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 6, 2025

  Pahvant Valley Heritage Trail Dispersed

  OK out in the flats

  The drive in past the pavement was dusty, but not horrific. The road had been graded so there a lot of rocks on the surface of the road. No washboard. Campsite was fine. Just a few trees to keep us company. Bronco towing a Lance 1475.

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  Tam E.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 9, 2023

  Meadow Hot Springs

  What a beautiful gift

  The owner of this property has graciously allowed people to stay here for free. Please leave with more trash than you came with.

  Hot Spring was a little walk, but perfect.

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  Joanna W.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 1, 2024

  Freemont Wash Dispersed Camping

  Good Enough, Nice View, Nobody Else There

  Id say this place is good enough. Needed a spot in the area within 30 mins close to highway quiet dark secluded and it fit the bill

  Pros:

  No one else there

  Vast huge area

  Nice mountain view

  Nice breeze 

  Good temp in June

  Beautiful night sky

  Quiet enough in eve and early AM

  Not many bugs

  Super close to highway, right there

  Flat!

  Cons:

  Some trash left behind in some areas

  A highway patrol and dune buggy whizzed by next day super loud. There are giant mounds of gravel the dune buggy rides. We were there sleeping til 12pm tho so prob fine if u leave at a decent AM time

  Could hear the highway slightly, not enough i needed ear plugs tho and Im sensitive to sound when sleeping

  Got hot during day til 12pm

  Its gravel

  Not super nature-y cuz its all gravel under you and mounds of gravel, good views arnd far away tho

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  Sarah W.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 27, 2020

  Lakeside Fish Cleaning Station Cua Dispersed

  A place to sleep in a pinch

  While we stayed here in our van without any trouble, there are nicer campgrounds around here.

  Still, this was free and quick.

  Some traffic even late at night, so only really best for van/car sleeping rather than setting up a tent.

  Across the street is the lake and there is a store in the same parking lot.

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  Bruce J.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 24, 2024

  Dispersed Sandy Lot

  easy place to stop for night 15 minutes or so away from interstate

  We were looking for an easy place away from the interstate to split our drive from Idaho to St George in half.  There was no one here at all and found easy place with a tree to set up 26ft tt.  Let the dog roam free around meadow.  Further up are more sites but gets sandier and tighter

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  Mike S.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 20, 2024

  Dispersed Site - Last Chance Rd

  unbearable mosquitos

  Arrived 3Jul24 at dusk.  There is standing water marsh with a frac tank, possibly for water for the quarry above.  Got out of the car to give dog a break and within one minute was scrambling back in.  Drove up hill to the quarry and got out with dog....still very bad mosquitos but some breeze.  Hid in the car while dog was out on a long rope for a while, covered with mosquitos.  After 10 minutes I had killed most that were in the car and the ones waiting at the doors and windows were gone.  I cracked the door and began pulling dog rope to get slack in and then had dog climb over me into back seat.

  We drove east one Dyrt to Miller Canyon and it was AWESOME.  I remember maybe 3 mosquitos there.

  There are only two things I can compare this savagery to (and I am in my late 50s):

  Alaska (Last Chance Rd dispersed is WORSE--However, note that when I was in AK I wasn't asking for trouble--I was indoors during  mosquito hours--I am sure AK has mosquitos as bad as Last Chance if you go looking)

  Canada Boundary Waters Boy Scout Canoe Base (about the same at dusk--only fools wouldn't have camp totally ready to be inside tents before mosquito hours.  Mornings were fine.

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  Jill S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 21, 2024

  Mountain Mecca

  Pleasantly Surprised

  Beautiful scenery and just right outside of town. Very easy to access for most. I did see an RV camping but it had to be a bit more difficult for them. There are several established places to camp with beautiful views. Very private. Great for mountain biking

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  Jennifer A.

  Traveler

  

  May. 9, 2024

  Mountain Mecca

  Off road camping

  Open area looks like local party spot, not for RVs. Lots of spots to pitch a tent, established fire pits. Not far off the main road. Road goes up past water tower and recommends using 4wd to come up to prevent washboard, but any vehicle with awe would do. No amenities and very private.

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  Tyler R.

  Ranger

  

  Nov. 15, 2021

  Big Lake Cua Dispersed

  Big lake is the best lake

  I hesitate to write a review because of how special this place is. Big lake and deep lake are so much fun. Camping here is my all time favorite. Fish, salamanders, cougars, and plenty of elk all over make it a wonderful place to camp.

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  gabe

  Guide

  

  Jun. 18, 2021

  Shingle creek dispersed

  Beautiful, isolated

  The road getting up is about 4 miles of dirt road, 4x4 recommended but i made it up in my prius. There were a few rvs parked earlier down the road with larger trees and less of a view. I had service with verizon, but my friend with sprint had to sprint up the hill to get service. Make sure you bring everything you need, as there are no amenities out here. Primitive and perfect.

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  Jeffrey S.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 26, 2024

  Glenwood Hills Dispersed

  Very basic free camping

  Large, open, flat area with easy access. Trailhead for mountain biking and dirt bike trails.

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  Chris P.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 23, 2023

  Meadow Hot Springs

  Meadow Hot Springs

  Oasis!

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  Alex P.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 9, 2024

  Meadow Hot Springs

  Great spot

  We didn’t camp overnight but we did visit the hot springs. Plan to have a self contained bathroom if you camp because there are no restrooms provided and little to no cover or privacy. Road is pretty bumpy!

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  Michael M.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 21, 2024

  Meadow Hot Springs

  Good overnight spot

  Great spot off 15 to stop for the night.

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  Rachel H.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 25, 2024

  Otter Creek, Tamerisk Point Rec Site

  Awesome secluded spot

  Great spot! The coordinates are incorrect so use the long/lat provided by someone in the comments. Woke up to snow and ducks!

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  Anna

  Guide

  

  Sep. 20, 2020

  Otter Creek Dispersed Camping

  Nice spot right next to the lake

  We didn’t end up staying here because it was so windy, but if there wasn’t wind it would be a great place to stay. Multiple spots available along the river. There did seem to be someone who was living there, but there are spots available away from their spot. Picnic tables available!