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Dispersed camping is allowed outside the wilderness area in previously disturbed areas.
Dispersed camping but no motor vehicles permitted. Area is patrolled by rangers.
Guide
Big open land with a choice of roads to find your spot. Some minimal highway noise but it didn’t bother us. The road in is a bit bumpy but our Class C had no problem. Definitely recommend a stay here.
Traveler
A beautiful camp to set up RVs, vans, and tents. Plenty of space. There were several others here and did not feel close to anyone. Fire pits are available, but they are just slightly dug holes with small rocks. Recommend reinforcing the rocks before use.
Guide
Calf Creek campground was full and the host told us about this spot. Up a dirt road you end up just below the radio tower. Very private and quiet
TravelerBumpy dirt road going in. Large area with plenty of private dispersed camping spots.
Traveler
We liked this spot however we could not go in very far due to the fact that our trailer has low clearance. There are a lot of long ruts from water run off.
There are two dumpsters near the entrance. Area was clean and good cell service.
Location is ideal for area slot canyons etc.
Scout
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.
GuideRoads good. Views killer. Remote, though not much cover for privacy.
Guide
Although the sand wasn’t a surprise, i was shocked at how much it stuck to everything LOL! But the site had lots of dedicated spots for camping and went on the quite a few miles. The view was beautiful, but we were nervous about mountain lions as we noticed a lot of tracks when we arrived, and saw even more next to our car in the morning as we were leaving. The road in isn’t very rough, just lots of sand and small bumps. Would stay here again!
Guide
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
Legend
Open spot with plenty of room and nice bridge view. Shared with truckers who leave their engine running all night, so not for light sleepers. Road noise was minimal overnight. No bathroom. No water. Felt safe.
LegendHole in the rock road start sites. Lots of dispersed sites with valley views. Good cell service.
Traveler
Drove by and it is right by someone’s house. No place to camp.
GuideCamped here the first week of June and it was beautiful! It was very hot… but once the sun went down it was nice. The road wasn’t too bad, my hyundai tuscan did fine. There were several spots open, a few others taken. It was quiet and peaceful, lots of birds, lots of bugs. We had a great spot that had lots of rocks to climb for a nice view!
Guide
Amazing spot that gets you right up to the river blasted walls of the mountain. I followed the path to the spot deeper. We can hear coyotes howling in the distance. I have dispersed camped for the last 8 months straight over 9k miles now, and I’m so happy with this spot. It’s one of my favorites so far. It’s clean, secluded. I am here in June, and it’s hot. BEWARE you need 4x4 and high clearance. You absolutely will get very stuck if you attempt it in anything else. Enjoy!
Guide
Agree with the other reviews. Directions were spot on. There is not much space for more than 1 or 2 vehicles. We drove a few hundred yards from the first spot and found a perfect spot for our camper van. Right along the Utah/Az state line. No shelter but gorgeous views and super quiet. Our dog loved it too.
TravelerRed dirt campsite with spectacular views. Cattle guard entry 1 block west of Vermillion Cliffs village. Camped ½ mile from road, most factory trucks/vans ok.
TravelerWe stayed here Apr. 26 and purposely arrived on the early side as we are a 30' trailer and had read reviews. It was a lovely spot, easy to find with beautiful views. However, there is really only one spot, unless you are a van and can navigate huge dips. The spot was a bit tight to navigate, but the road getting there was in great condition. We required leveling blocks, but it was worth it. Directions were perfect.
GuideThis area is right off the highway and had 25 or more campers there. Full size rigs, trailers, vans and tents. No thank you. Keep going, you'll find something.
ScoutFound a gorgeous, level spot about 2 miles down the road. Road wasn't bad, but liked having AWD to get through some spots of softer sand. It was so quiet in the evening - very peaceful. This is obvious, but there was sand everywhere, so be prepared for it to get on everything.
Guide
Stopped at Kanab BLM office for beta. House Rock Valley Road has eight numbered dispersed sites. We took a look at all of them and ended up at the last one, #8, up a spur road just past the cattle guard around 4.3 miles off the highway. Tucked back toward the valley wall there was less wind and more privacy … until Saturday morning when petroglyph hunters traipse through camp because the trail starts just beyond your fire pit.
GuideWe needed a spot to stay for the night near lake Powell on our way further west in Utah. This worked out nicely with our 20 foot trailer(with space to turn around). Nice views at sunset and plenty of space for the pups to run around. Very very windy the night we stayed, but otherwise a lovely spot!
LegendThis is at the end of a sandy two track below the corrals. Nice small loop on a knob. Views all around including hoodoos on ridge above. Not recommended for large TTs or RVs, best for overlander types due to some loose sand. Cell signal is marginal.. comes and goes.
Legend
This spot is at the end of a spur along the fence from the corrals. Best for smaller TTs/RVs...mostly vans, truck campers due to small turn-around. Limited cell. No water, no dumpters, no toilets.
LegendThis area is close to the livestock corral. Large open sandy area for several camps. The corral does have a sign saying no camping 300ft but that did not seem the case. Views are nice in all directions, some hwy noise but not at nite. Free dispersed on Glen Canyon NPS, BLM is farther down a 4wd road. Cell signal was marginal 1-2 bars. No water, no dumpsters, no toilets. Fire rock rings are scattered. No shooting in this area.
LegendJust a parking kind of spot at fence line that is the State line. However, if you go up that side track that follows the fence to the west there is a much better spot off main road but is best for small TTs, trucks, vans as turnaround is tight so recon first.
LegendIt's this or the Walmart. Share with semis, but great cell.
Legend
This spot is just a large parking area at jct of the hwy and dirt road going into the Paria movie set/ townsite
Great cell signal, but no other facilities. Good spot to take a lunch break or sleep for the nite. Hwy noise may be an issue. Note that the dirt road into paria townsite is a narrow two track and can be very sandy or muddy. There are some camp sites at the end but there is a very steep hill going in there the last section. Recon first before hauling a TT or RV in there.
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