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Best Dispersed Camping near Leeds, UT

574 Reviews

Leeds Canyon offers several free dispersed camping sites on Dixie National Forest land, located just a few miles from Interstate 15. The area features designated dispersed sites numbered 1-6 along a well-maintained gravel road, with additional sites (7-8) farther up where the road becomes narrower and more challenging. Sites 1-6 can accommodate travel trailers and smaller RVs, while sites beyond #6 require higher clearance vehicles.

Most sites provide established fire rings and offer privacy between camping spots. According to one visitor, "Leeds Canyon Dispersed camp sites are on the Dixie NF. Lower dispersed sites 1-6 are easiest to get into with a TT. Camp in designated spots, camping free for 16 days." The Hurricane Cliffs BLM dispersed camping areas provide additional options near Leeds, with several locations offering drive-in access for both tents and RVs. Cell service varies throughout the canyon, generally diminishing past site #6. No amenities are available - campers must bring all water and supplies and pack out all trash.

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Leeds, Utah (100)

    1. North Creek Dispersed Camping

    46 Reviews
    Virgin, UT
    10 miles
    Website

    "There’s of shade from the trees and a beautiful creek. We arrived at around 3pm and no one was around. By 5pm a good amount of people started driving in a picking their spots."

    "Went to the right from the entrance all the way to end next to a private property. It’s really quiet and more secluded. You see other campers but you have privacy and your own place."

    2. Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed

    38 Reviews
    Virgin, UT
    10 miles
    Website

    "There are no fees but also no amenities. So please, if you pack it in then you need to pack it out. Bring plenty of water for drinking and cleaning."

    "Great camping close to Zion! There are some shaded spots but they get taken quick. There were lots of spots out in the open and we ended up at one of those."

    3. LaVerkin Overlook Road Dispersed

    16 Reviews
    Virgin, UT
    6 miles

    "Quite a few dispersed spots. Being out in the desert there isn't much to create privacy from one group of people to the next but they are far enough apart you won't hear eachother."

    "This spot is a little ways off the highway. The road is rutted but manageable."

    4. Hurricane Cliffs BLM Dispersed sites 40-48

    16 Reviews
    Virgin, UT
    8 miles

    "Our class B camper van made it fine on the uneven terrain. Just go slow. The snow had melted from the previous day by the sun so it didn’t affect us. Easy to find a spot. Beautiful sun rises!"

    "Found a nice little campsite that fit two camper vans. In a bit of depression, out of the wind. Woke up to a wonderful view."

    5. Hurricane Cliffs BLM Dispersed

    15 Reviews
    Virgin, UT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 688-3200

    "arrived in the dark but we were able to find a site in the 30’s range- loved it especially when we woke up in the morning and saw the view. we stayed a second night tucked into a ravine next to some boulders"

    "Sites 1-12 PROS: 

    Stunning views

    Free 14 day - although in 14 days we never saw anyone check

    Verizon & ATT 4-5 bars even with no booster

    Wide open, strong solar all but 1 day

    20m to Zion NP,"

    6. Hurricane Cliffs BLM dispersed #54

    14 Reviews
    Virgin, UT
    7 miles
    Website

    "Most people were camping in a large packed area a shit distance from the highway and most campers did not have fire rings. We were there for four nights and no one came be to check. No water."

    "Eye candy from this location made us not want to leave. There was a map but campsites are hard to find so we pulled into a place flat enough to set up a tent for a night."

    7. Hurricane Cliffs BLM Dispersed Sites 20-35 spur

    12 Reviews
    Virgin, UT
    8 miles
    Website

    "No amenities except the bathroom at the trailhead a mile away. A good spot overall, some traffic down this road as I think the Virgin Dam Trailhead is towards the end of this spur road."

    "There are no amenities. The scenery is spectacular."

    8. Leeds Canyon Dispersed #1

    9 Reviews
    Leeds, UT
    2 miles

    "Leeds Canyon Dispersed camp sites are on the Dixie NF. Lower dispersed sites 1-6 are easiest to get into with a TT. Camp in designated spots, camping free for 16 days. No water, no trash, no toilets."

    "It was only a 1-2 block walk to Leeds Creek to sit on a rock and soak feet in creek. “Children’s Forest at the Kiln” maybe 1/4 mile down from site. A sweet little trail leading to a historical kiln."

    9. Kolob Terrace Road

    11 Reviews
    Virgin, UT
    10 miles

    "Close to the road without having to hear all the freeway traffic. It’s a good while away from the park (25 minutes maybe) but not too far that you feel like you are wasting gas."

    "After unsuccessfully navigating an access point further down Kolob Terr road, we back tracked to an open field just off route 9. No trees or coverage, but enough space to spread out."

    10. Old 91 Dispersed

    8 Reviews
    Toquerville, UT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 688-3200

    "Easy to find, right off the highway and tons of spots. A few other campers there on the night we stayed. Pretty warm at night even in late September"

    "There were signs around that said it is used for grazing rodeo, livestock, and to be careful, and not approach them."

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  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 15, 2021

    Leeds Canyon Dispersed #2

    Overlander site only

    Leeds Canyon Dispersed camp sites are on the Dixie NF. Lower dispersed sites 1-6 are easiest to get into with a TT. Camp in designated spots, camping free for 16 days. No water, no trash, no toilets. Sites are along a well maintained FS gravel road so dust may be a concern. Only a few miles outside of Leeds and Interstate 15.

    Leeds Canyon #2 is behind #1 a hundred yards but requires high clearance and 4wd to access....no TT or RVs. Nice big open area with views for the overlander types

  • R
    Dec. 1, 2024

    BLM Navajo Rd Dispersed

    Open, high land that’s awkward to get to

    At the far corner of an unassuming neighborhood, there’s a dirt road with a couple signs saying no shooting and no camping. They’re referring to the first three miles of that road. It’s a narrow road with unusually high walls but easy to drive. Make sure you go all 3 miles until you reach the big classic BLM Public Lands sign after which is the start of your options. There’s a few quite large turnoffs with fire pits

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 15, 2021

    Leeds Canyon Dispersed #3

    Dispersed camp

    Leeds Canyon Dispersed camp sites are on the Dixie NF. Lower dispersed sites 1-6 are easiest to get into with a TT. Camp in designated spots, camping free for 16 days. No water, no trash, no toilets. Sites are along a well maintained FS gravel road so dust may be a concern. Only a few miles outside of Leeds and Interstate 15.

    Dispersed #3 is a large back in spot next to the parking for a trailhead, so activity and noise is possible during weekends.

  • M
    Sep. 28, 2020

    Dispersed Camping in Dixie National Forest - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Secluded atmosphere. Great Views.

    I stayed in dispersed camping spot #5 arriving on August 31st, 2020. There are 11 or 12 designated spots here. There is a sign on the right side once you enter the Forest Service Road that maps all the hiking trails and dispersed camping sites available in the Leeds Creek dispersed camping area. No 4x4 is necessary to get to spots 1- 5. I didn't go all the way up the mountain and see the other spots. The entrance to spot 5 is a horseshoe shape big enough and convenient for an RV. However, for tent campers, you will want to go beyond the bushes for wind coverage and privacy. The space opens up with trails, amazing views, you can here the creek burbling below the canyon. Spectacular stargazing at night and pretty quiet aside from some road traffic. NOTE: tent campers; park your vehicle with visibility in the horseshoe drive in to avoid unbeknownst camp crashers. The coverage is good enough for tent campers that someone could easily believe the campsite was not taken. Also, bees like your trashbag. So, keep it in your vehicle rather than hanging it. Lastly, sadly there was A LOT of litter when I visited. I did my best to clean some of it up while I was there. Please remember to pack in/pack out and leave no trace!!

  • K
    Jun. 13, 2022

    Old Highway 89 Dispersed BLM Site

    Quiet camping spot close to Kanab and east entrance of Zion

    We loved this free camping area! 

    There aren't tons of spots(most of it is an open area), but we never had an issue getting one, even during spring break. 

    It's close to Kanab and the east entrance of Zion.

    Please Leave No Trace! Take care of this place so it can be enjoyed by many for as long as possible!

  • Alan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 30, 2019

    Dalton Wash Dispersed

    Great free camping with a view of Zion!

    Ill start off by saying that you should probably have an AWD or 4WD high clearance vehicle for the upper campsites.  There are campsites lower on but are right next to the road.  Getting there you'll want to follow Dalton Wash Rd all the way to the plateau, staying left the whole way unless its private property.

    There are no bathrooms or amenities here so either come prepared or take care of business before heading up or inbetween excursions.  The good thing from that is you'll be pretty secluded! (Cant speak for the peak months as we visited in May)  The upper campsites are ~45 minutes from Zion with the lower sites being only 30 minutes away!  Summer may not be the best time to visit as the sites are kind of exposed and theres not a ton of shade

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 15, 2021

    Leeds Canyon Dispersed #1

    Dispersed site

    Leeds Canyon Dispersed camp sites are on the Dixie NF. Lower dispersed sites 1-6 are easiest to get into with a TT. Camp in designated spots, camping free for 16 days. No water, no trash, no toilets. Sites are along a well maintained FS gravel road so dust may be a concern. Only a few miles outside of Leeds and Interstate 15. 

    Site #1 has a back in angle that needs you to be heading back down the road..if a TT.

  • Jenny&Tobias P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2023

    BLM Dispersed N Kolob Terrace Road

    Cottonwood Trees and a Creek

    Sandy and shady free Campground near Zion Natl Park. Easy access even with a car for the most spots. Crossing the creek there are more spots but not recommended without high clearance and 4x4. Beautiful sunset and shady in the morning. No highway noise. No fires permitted. Max stay 14 days. Love this place and the murmurs of the creek. Fills up very quickly around 6pm in the summer.

  • 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!!

Guide to Leeds

Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Leeds, Utah, where you can immerse yourself in nature without the constraints of traditional campgrounds. With stunning landscapes and a variety of outdoor activities, this area is perfect for adventurers seeking a peaceful escape.

Top Activities While Free Camping Near Leeds

  • Enjoy hiking and exploring the nearby trails at Kolob Terrace Road, which offers access to breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere.
  • Experience the thrill of mountain biking on the trails surrounding Gooseberry Mesa, known for its incredible vistas and well-maintained paths.
  • Take advantage of the fishing opportunities at Kolob Resevoir, where you can cast a line and enjoy the tranquility of the water.

Tips for Free and Dispersed Camping Near Leeds, Utah

  • Arrive early to secure a good spot, especially at popular locations like Hurricane Cliffs BLM Dispersed, which can fill up quickly during peak season.
  • Be prepared for varying road conditions; some areas, such as North Creek Dispersed Camping, may require a vehicle with higher clearance due to rough terrain.
  • Always practice Leave No Trace principles to keep these beautiful areas pristine, as seen in the experiences shared by visitors at Hurricane Cliffs BLM Dispersed.

Scenic Views for Dispersed Campers

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find free dispersed camping in Leeds?

Leeds offers several excellent free dispersed camping options. Leeds Canyon Dispersed #1 provides designated sites in Dixie National Forest just a few miles outside town. The area includes numbered sites (1-6) that are accessible with travel trailers. Another option is BLM Navajo Rd Dispersed, located at the edge of a neighborhood. While signs prohibit camping for the first three miles, continuing past this point leads to legal camping areas with great views. Both locations offer the standard 14-16 day stay limits typical of public land dispersed camping.

What amenities or facilities are available at Leeds dispersed camping areas?

Dispersed camping areas around Leeds are primitive with minimal facilities. At BLM Dispersed N Kolob Terrace Road, you'll find sandy, shady spots but no developed amenities. BLM Road #71 Gravel Pit Dispersed offers excellent views and plentiful solar exposure but no facilities beyond open camping space. Most dispersed sites in the area provide no water, no trash service, and no toilets. Some exceptions exist - Mammoth Dispersed has pit toilets despite being a dispersed area. Cell service varies by location, with BLM Road #71 reporting 1-2 bars of 5G. Plan to be self-sufficient with all necessary supplies.

What are the rules and regulations for dispersed camping in Leeds?

Dispersed camping in the Leeds area follows standard public land regulations. At Old Highway 89 Dispersed BLM Site, the maximum stay is 14 days. Similarly, Leeds Canyon Dispersed #3 allows free camping for up to 16 days. Camping is restricted to designated sites in many areas, particularly in Dixie National Forest. Fire restrictions are common, especially during dry seasons - always check current conditions. Pack out all trash as these areas don't have waste services. Always practice Leave No Trace principles to preserve these areas for future campers.

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