Top Free Dispersed Camping near Kanab, UT

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Kanab, UT (102)

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554 Reviews of 102 Kanab Campgrounds


  • Julie M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Zion Hwy 9 Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 31, 2024

    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.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from FR 090 - dispersed camping
    Oct. 29, 2024

    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

  • J A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Single River Site
    Oct. 26, 2024

    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.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from FR 090 - dispersed camping
    Oct. 23, 2024

    FR 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.

  • Kelsey D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kitchen Corral Wash
    Oct. 15, 2024

    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.

  • Elise S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dave’s Hollow Designated Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 12, 2024

    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.

  • Gabe H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Dalton Wash Dispersed
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Dalton 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.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kolob Terrace Road
    Oct. 10, 2024

    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.

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Hurricane Cliffs BLM Dispersed
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Hurricane Cliffs BLM Dispersed

    Spacious & Beautiful

    This is a great spot for easy access to Zion’s west entrance. It isn’t the quietest spot, lots of people pulling in to find spots late into the night, and you can see and hear your neighbors, but that didn’t bother us much personally. Everything is sandy, so be prepared to shake out your bedding before bed. The roads were not rough, just sandy and bumpy. Many spots to choose from, just look for campsite markers or fire pits. You can hear bomb testing from Nevada which was cool to us, but just a heads up.

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Zion Scenic Byway Dispersed - BLM
    Oct. 10, 2024

    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😅

  • bThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Soap Creek - Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 9, 2024

    Soap Creek - Dispersed Camping

    Amazing gazing, go past gate!!!

    Omg, we woke up to some incredible views First off it was dark when we showed up so it was bit hard to find, the gate was closed and so we were not sure, but after reading some reviews, we decided to go past the gate and glad we did, drove past some rvs but they were a distance’s from each other, found a nice fire ring and parked for the night. It was windy so we didn’t do a fire. Since I didn’t have a real law of the land being dark.

    Took some cool night photos and went to bed, But I got up before dawn and could see the shadows of the beauty that would surround us. As the sun started coming she started revealing how breathtaking the view truly was

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Old 91 Dispersed
    Oct. 9, 2024

    Old 91 Dispersed

    Tight turns getting back to the sites - Big Rigs use caution

    We stayed here for 1 night recently.  The site itself was fine, though there was a bunch of trash all over. Enough room for our 39ft rig and toad.  The road getting back to it was so twisty and tight that we scratched up the side of our rig. On the way out, we laid our outdoor rug on the bushes to keep from scratching again, so it is possible to get back here, but be prepared to work around that obstacle. 

    Also, there is a sign at the entrance warning that the area is used for "rodeo livestock" grazing, and to be cautious around them and not to approach them. We never saw or heard them, but it's something to be aware of.

  • Melanie G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Harris Rim & Stout Canyon Dispersed
    Oct. 8, 2024

    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.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kolob Road BLM Dispersed Camp #2
    Oct. 8, 2024

    Kolob Road BLM Dispersed Camp #2

    Multiple Spots

    Bunch of options, showed up late in my ford fusion. One side of the road has multiple separate lots hidden a bit and across the road is a large lot where I ended up pulling off into, hidden slightly by brush

  • c
    Camper-submitted photo from Hurricane Cliffs BLM Dispersed
    Oct. 5, 2024

    Hurricane Cliffs BLM Dispersed

    Great place to stay for Zion!

    We camped for two nights (Thurs and Fri) in early October. Attached are some photos from our site as well as a map of the camping area. There are 40ish camp sites along unpaved roads. The main road is unpaved but navigable by most any car. The secondary roads that lead to the individual campsites are a bit more treacherous. Would recommend AWD or at least not a super low car as it will likely bottom out. We did it slowly without issue in our Subaru. The camp sites are big enough for multiple cars or an RV. There are fire pits at each. About 100 yards or so between camp sites. We left our tent setup unattended Thursday day while hiking in Zion and had no issue.

    The drive to the park is about 30-40 minutes, longer depending on how strong your car is. We were averaging about 10mph on the unpaved roads.

    Overall a great place to stay! Beautiful stars, amazing land scape. Quiet and safe place to stay. Will definitely stay here again!

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mt Carmel Old 89 Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 5, 2024

    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.

  • Haley P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kolob Terrace Road
    Oct. 4, 2024

    Kolob Terrace Road

    Easy and Close to Zion

    It was pretty easy to find even in the dark which is when we rolled in. Pretty popular spot so you are kinda close to other people but is only 25 mins to Zion and plenty of spots. There is a little river that is so nice to go to sleep to and it is very quiet.

  • Haley P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hurricane Cliffs BLM dispersed #13-#19 spur
    Oct. 4, 2024

    Hurricane Cliffs BLM dispersed #13-#19 spur

    Treated us well

    It is easy to find and there are lots of marked camping spots. 14 day limit. What the other review said is true big ridges in the road making it a bumpy ride but if you take it slow and it’s dry you should be good. Probably wouldn’t take big rigs but there were lots of smaller and medium campers. The views are so beautiful! Surrounded by mountains The stars are amazing and it is nice and quiet.

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lava Flat Dispersed Camping Area
    Oct. 4, 2024

    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.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dave’s Hollow Designated Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 3, 2024

    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.

  • Haley P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gooseberry Mesa
    Oct. 2, 2024

    Gooseberry Mesa

    So Beautiful!!!

    There are several different camps all with fire pits. It’s bumpy but plenty of level ground to find once you get to the camp sites and the views are so incredible. Follow the coordinates on google maps and it will take you straight to the pull off road.

    It’s about an hour from Zion and 45 minutes from the Coral Sand Dunes and 2hr from the north rim of the Grand Canyon.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Canyon OHV - Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 1, 2024

    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.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed

    Nice quiet camp

    This is a nice quiet camping spot with limited space. The largest spot (at the end of the road) has enough space for a couple of tents and 1-2 vehicles and has a ton of shade. The road is a little rough, but I made it in a stock Subaru Outback. Overall a nice little spot.



Guide to Kanab

Camping near Kanab, Utah, offers a fantastic mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Zion National Park is just a short drive away, with trails starting close to campgrounds like Watchman Campground — Zion National Park. One visitor mentioned, "Many hikes start close to here. It was a great weekend."
  • Wildlife Viewing: The area is rich in wildlife. Campers at Jacob Lake Campground - Kaibab National Forest enjoyed spotting various animals, with one reviewer saying, "Waking up to the fresh, crisp mountain air each morning was a refreshing change."
  • Stargazing: The clear skies around Dark Sky RV Park & Campground make it perfect for stargazing. A camper shared, "This is my wife and I’s favorite campground of all time! It was truly a unique and amazing experience."

What campers like:

  • Convenience: Campgrounds like South Campground — Zion National Park are close to town, making it easy to grab dinner or supplies. One reviewer noted, "This campground has a good mix of electric, primitive and walk-in."
  • Clean Facilities: Clean restrooms and well-maintained sites are a big plus. A visitor at Zion Canyon Campground said, "The amenities were in good condition. Shower by tokens limited to one a night, however, costs additional."
  • Beautiful Views: Many campers rave about the stunning scenery. One camper at Twin Hollows Canyon remarked, "Nice little area, good separation between camp sites."

What you should know:

  • Busy Season: Campgrounds can get crowded, especially during peak times. A camper at Zion RV and Campground (Hi-Road) mentioned, "Zion’s beauty is unmatched. It is too busy but has great facilities."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Duck Creek, lack showers and have basic facilities. One visitor noted, "No showers and the bathrooms need to be updated, but clean and well maintained."
  • Reservations Recommended: Many sites fill up quickly, so it’s wise to book ahead. A camper at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort said, "This was a great place to book last minute since the campsites in Zion get reserved pretty far in advance."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Family Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities like pools and mini-golf. One parent at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort shared, "Pool was fun, mini golf and loads of other family activities."
  • Safety First: Choose campgrounds that feel secure, especially for solo parents. A visitor mentioned, "As a solo woman, safety was my first priority and it felt very safe the whole time."
  • Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can make family outings smoother. A camper at Dark Sky RV Park & Campground appreciated the "small shop" available on-site.

Tips from RVers:

  • Space for Big Rigs: Many campgrounds are big rig friendly. A camper at Watchman Campground — Zion National Park noted, "I have a 30' travel trailer which is probably about as big as you could fit."
  • Electric Hookups: Look for sites with electric hookups if you need them. One RV traveler at Zion Canyon Campground mentioned, "The view is amazing and town shuttle stop is just round the corner."
  • Check for Amenities: Before booking, check what amenities are available. A visitor at Zion RV and Campground (Hi-Road) said, "The men’s shower/restroom area was so unsanitary I opted for the woods instead."

Camping near Kanab, Utah, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're hiking, stargazing, or just enjoying the great outdoors, there's something for every camper.

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