Best Equestrian Camping near Panguitch, UT
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Panguitch, UT (22)
1. FS #117 Rd Dispersed Camping
Fern Ridge Lake, Oregon24 Reviews•58 Photos•543 Saves- Pets
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2. Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest
Fern Ridge Lake, Oregon8 Reviews•23 Photos•69 Saves- Pets
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3. Pine Lake Campground
Tropic, Utah14 Reviews•81 Photos•182 SavesOverview
Pine Lake Campground is located next to its scenic namesake lake high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,100 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and exploring local hiking and off-road vehicle trails.
Recreation
A short trail leads from the campground to Pine Lake, which offers excellent canoeing and kayaking, as well as fishing for rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout. Hiking and off-road vehicle trails are plentiful within the area, however off-road vehicles are not allowed in the campground. The Pine Lake OHV Trailhead is located adjacent to the campground. A loading ramp is provided.
Natural Features
Pine Lake is situated at the foot of beautifully forested peaks banded with red and white layers of sandstone. The campground is nestled among a forest of spruce and towering ponderosa pines, and is adjacent to Pine Lake.
Nearby Attractions
Bryce Canyon National Park is approximately 30 minutes from the campground, offering breathtaking scenery and excellent hiking opportunities. Kodachrome Basin State Park is an hour away, with towering rock spires, a natural arch and great hiking trails.
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$53 - $104 / night
4. Bryce View Campground — Kodachrome Basin State Park
Henrieville, Utah19 Reviews•83 Photos•173 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
$12 - $22 / night
5. Twin Hollows Canyon
Mount Carmel Junction, Utah31 Reviews•76 Photos•964 Saves- Pets
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6. Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
Springdale, Utah28 Reviews•47 Photos•427 SavesWhen you book a stay at Zion Ponderosa Resort, you’ll experience the best of Zion National Park lodging. Only 10 minutes from the east gate entrance of Zion National Park and 75 minutes from Bryce Canyon, Zion Ponderosa rests on a 4,000 acre resort and features a full-range of world-class lodging from deluxe vacation homes to rustic cowboy cabins, RV sites to tent camping and glamping. Accommodations don’t stop at lodging options, Zion Ponderosa features a two-tiered swimming pool, adventures and activities from jeep tours to sunset yoga, and quality cuisine at Ray’s Restaurant and Narrow Coffee Bar. Whether you’re staying at our Zion resort, or looking for lodging near Bryce Canyon, Zion Ponderosa has the biggest array of places to stay near Zion National Park.
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- Reservable
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7. Casto Canyon Views Dispersed
Dixie National Forest, Utah1 Review•1 Photo•25 Saves- Pets
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8. Coyote Hollow Equestrian Campground
Fern Ridge Lake, Oregon1 Review•15 Photos•61 SavesThis small campground with only four sites provides easy access to Thunder MountainTrailhead. This trail is a very popular hiking, biking, horseback riding trail. Anyone can stay in this campground; there is no condition that you must have a horse. This quaint little campground sits in ponderosa pine forests on the beautiful Paunsaugunt plateau with easy access to many sightseeing locations and trail systems. Campground Map Facilities ? campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads Unpredictable secondary water is available. This water must be treated or filtered for culinary use Vault toilet No garbage disposal, please pack it out
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$7 - $14 / night
9. Panguitch Lake Adventure Resort
Brian Head, Utah1 Review•11 Photos•40 Saves- Pets
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10. Harris Rim & Stout Canyon Dispersed
Alton, Utah3 Reviews•14 Photos•107 SavesMany people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a developed campground. Dispersed camping is free, therefore no services or facilities are provided; such as trash removal, tables, and fire pits. In some popular dispersed camping areas, camping is limited to designated sites only.
What is Dispersed Camping? Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a developed campground. In some popular dispersed camping areas, camping is limited to designated sites only. Dispersed camping is free, therefore no services; such as trash removal, and little or no facilities; such as tables and fire pits, are provided.
There are extra responsibilities and skills that are necessary for dispersed camping. It is your responsibility to know these before you go camping. Camping rules and regulations apply to make your experience safe, and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other campers.
Be sure to check the Alerts and Closure pages as some areas maybe temporarily closed or restricted. Other Areas maybe restricted to designated sites only, maps can be found in our free map section.
Rules for Dispersed Camping Motorized vehicle use for the purpose of dispersed camping is only allowed 150 feet from any designated route to limit resource damage. Use existing campsites. Groups of over 75 people for non-commercial use, who wish to use the forest, need to obtain a special use permit. There is no fee and permits can be obtained at the nearest Forest Service Office. You need to be self-contained. No amenities are provided; such as water, restrooms or trash cans. You may camp in a dispersed area for up to 16 days. After 16 days, you must move at least 10 miles for camping in another dispersed area. Please place your campsite at least 300 feet from any stream or other water source. Please place your campsite at least 300 feet from any livestock corrals from from 05/01 - 11/15. Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all trash, leftover food, and litter. Follow Leave No Trace principals. Contact a local Forest Service office to see if any fire restrictions are in place. Where Can I Disperse Camp? Many people drive out on Forest Service roads into the woods and find a clearing or a spot near a stream or with a view of the mountains. Visitors are encouraged to use existing camp sites. Typically, dispersed camping is NOT allowed in the vicinity of developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas, or trailheads. Dispersed camping is not allowed within one mile of developed campgrounds. Motorized vehicle use for the purpose of dispersed camping is only allowed 150 feet from any designated route to limit resource damage. Use existing campsites. Visitors are encouraged to use one path of ingress and egress to prevent resource damage.
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Recent Equestrian Reviews in Panguitch
171 Reviews of 22 Panguitch Campgrounds
The Wandering Shores ..
Guide
Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest
Even After Four Years...
This continues to be one of our favorite boondocking sites even after four years on the road. This time we visited in late October/ Early November. We had some minor snowfall while we were there but that is to be expected at this elevation. We filmed a campsite review for anyone who is interested, we linked in on the video tab here on Campendium but here is the direct link to
Great for rigs of any size, with thousands of acres to choose from.
Chris P.GuideTom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest
Spacious & Quiet Dispersed Camping
Pulled in around 9pm and found an empty site about .5 miles from Route 12. Awesome spot. Fire ring and very spacious. Managed to get 1-3 bars of T-Mobile 5G/LTE all night and morning.
Will most certainly revisit next time I’m in the area.
- Imerie T.Guide
Horse Camp Near Belly of the Dragon Trail
Beautiful
Loved this spot!! It’s quiet and has a creek and trees Lots of sand so don’t get stuck, you can go to Belly of the Dragon before anyone due to camping next to it!!
- bbrandon W.Guide
FS #117 Rd Dispersed Camping
Great place to boondock with cell service!
I enjoyed my stay here. I pitched a tent and drove a Honda Accord there. There was great cell service a bathroom/rest stop within 5 minutes and this is only a 15 minute drive to Bryce canyon NP.
- GGarrett B.Guide
Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest
Quiet, shaded spots near Bryce Canyon
Easy to get to, plenty of room and quiet. One of the best spots we've stayed in. Vault toilets across the highway if needed.
Melanie G.
Scout
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.
- NNick M.Guide
Escalante Cabins & R.V. Park
Great campground, awesome amenities
The tent site were a little tight for our camper van so they pro rated us the tent price for the first night. Very clean showers and bathrooms. Washing machines and dryers available for a fee in an air conditioned room. Very friendly staff!
- EErin V.Guide
Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest
Tom’s Best
Came to camp after dark. Had to travel 7-8 miles off the main road. Sites are sporadic- lots of big campsites with lots of people, so it took a bit to find a secluded spot. Some trees. Very few fall branches for fire. Beautiful views.
- KKaren T.Scout
Mount Carmel Motel & RV Park
Great place close to Zion
Some shade, shower, laundry. Road noice but not the worst. Grocery store close. Small sites and close. 16 foot travel trailer. Some bigger campers. I would stay again. WiFi good, Verizon 5G 3 bars.
- Mark B.Guide
Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest
Tom's Best Spring Rd.
Only 7 miles from canyon city. Nice paved bike path right at the entrance of the dispersed camping area. We drove in about a mile on a nice gravel main road. Found a nice secluded spot about 100 yards off the main road. There a lot of opportunities for displaying here. Are closest neighbors were 150 yards away. Will certainly stay here again.
DL M.
Legend
Posy Lake Campground
Posey Lake. Nice renewed campground
Only the group campsite has Lakeview. There is a picnic site beside the lake. The campsites are generous and just regravelled. There are bear boxes. There seems to be water spigots near each site. Each site has a fire rain, a barbecue box, and a camp table. There is LTE cellular service on AT&T. There's a fish cleaning site. It's up at about $9,500 ft. As of September 8th. The water has been turned off and there are no other campers here. A lot of the campsites have a tent level site included.
- mmark F.
RangerHorse Camp Near Belly of the Dragon Trail
Nice dispersed sites on stream
Nice level large sites with great separation but too hot in July (97F). Watch weather the road seem like it could become sticky mud in rain. 5 stars for this free blm area expect for our July weather heat. Near belly of the dragon cave hike.
- MMerel J.Guide
Mount Carmel Motel & RV Park
Clean and convenient
Small campground, close to Zion NP. Flat spots, quite small though. Full hookups, pull through. No firepit or BBQ on spots, but two BBQ's on the side of the sites. Washing machines and dryers available, $3,-, between 4 p.m. an 10 p.m. Hot and very clean showers!! The best so far.
The only thing inconvenient is that you have to go through the Mt Carmel tunnel to reach Zion NP. And this tunnel is opened for oversized vehicles between 8.00a.m. and 4.30 p.m. So keep that in mind!
Samantha A.
Traveler
Twin Hollows Canyon
Very enjoyable
Lots of spots. Was very quiet and only 20 minutes from the entrance of Zion. Would stay there again. No outdoor facilities.
Le'a K.Scout
Bryce View Campground — Kodachrome Basin State Park
It's the un-campground!
We usually do dispersed to avoid other humans and their generators, lights, and noise, but Kodachrome only allows generator use from noon to 4, quiet hours are observed and enforced, and the sites in Bryce View are really well spaced out from each other. Most also have shade. It's like dispersed camping, but with toilets and water!
ChristineScout
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
Fun place!
My daughters and I had a great time! There was a fire ban however, propane grills were allowed. If you didn’t have one, they had a community one you could use. Showered were a bit dirty. Girls hair everywhere! Pool was fun, mini golf and loads of other family activities. We had one funny incident the first night we got here. We couldn’t figure out where campsite was because it started out we pitched our tent at the wrong site. Eventually, we got to the site where our tent was and realized what our mistake. Family memories as we couldn’t stop laughing.
- MMaya P.Traveler
Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest
Beautiful area
Camps are spaced out but there are areas you could probably go and mingle. Area is quiet and has beautiful sunsets!
- tthomas P.Scout
Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest
Great Spot
Very quiet and spread out plus a quick ride into Bryce. The site does have cell service for those who can’t disconnect.
- BBarry O.Scout
FS #117 Rd Dispersed Camping
Great place to Boondock
We drove around a little bit and found a great site with a stone ring fire pit. A few neighbors, quite a distance apart, and we have CELL Service! Verizon and T-Mobile May 15th.
- CChrisScout
Twin Hollows Canyon
Nice place, gets busy,
Found a sweet cherry of a space. On the left side, there's a raised area and three or four sites. Right up against the mountain. Wanted to try by the river but was worried about my car in the sand.
Brad L.TravelerTwin Hollows Canyon
Creekside
Nice little area, good separation between camp sites
Caitlin H.TravelerFS #117 Rd Dispersed Camping
Closed (likely until mid May)
All roads that lead to dispersed camping sites in the Bryce Canyon area are closed by the NPS.
- NNicholas A.Guide
Casto Canyon Views Dispersed
Incredible camping spot
The road is pretty smooth and easy to navigate so lower clearance is fine. It’s a beautiful spot with the mountains on one side and an enormous plain facing the other direction. If you’re there in the winter expect some snow but it’s an amazing place. No services so pack in and pack out.
Nicole M.ScoutEscalante Cabins & R.V. Park
Friendly and Clean!
We only got to stay one night in one of the cabins, and definitely wish it was more! The cabin was really cozy and clean. The staff was very friendly at check-in, ensuring we had everything we needed. We watched mule deer out the window for a while and had fantastic views around us. Will definitely be coming back on another trip through Utah!
- JJeff R.Guide
Rock Springs Bench
Great Views of KodaChrome Basin but sketchy access
We've camped here several times during the spring, summer and fall in our 26 foot toyhauler. 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!). Not a lot of dispersed camp sites, maybe 6 or 7 in this immediate area.. if you drive down the road toward Lake Powell (Highway 389).. there are more places to camp, but the road can get washed out or blocked by falling rocks along the way, so be prepared to turn around and head back towards Cannonville.
- mmartinTraveler
FS #117 Rd Dispersed Camping
Night in the trees
Awesome spot to stop on the way ti Bryce. In Dixie Forest. There is a bathroom across the road from where you turn in. We found it very easy to find. There was a lot of cars going up and down the gravel main road throughout the night.
- kkimberlyScout
Twin Hollows Canyon
Easy to find, cute spot
This was my first time ever using this app and trying to find a campsite for a camper van I rented. The reviews on this site helped me decide to check it out and I'm glad I did. The little river was nice and relaxing. Very quiet spot and super dark for great star viewing in the evening. Bonus is that it was fairly close to Zion and very easy to locate. Would def recommend.
Guide to Panguitch
Utah offers stunning landscapes and diverse terrains, making it a fantastic destination for horse camping enthusiasts. With numerous sites that cater to equestrian needs, adventurers can explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of their horses.
Campers appreciate these amenities for horses
- The Coyote Hollow Equestrian Campground features large back-in spots and is conveniently located between the FS Red Canyon recreation area and Bryce National Park, making it ideal for horse camping.
- At Tom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest, campers can find spacious areas suitable for horses, with easy access to trails and beautiful scenery.
- Barker Reservoir Area provides a serene environment with amenities like picnic tables and drinking water, perfect for those traveling with horses.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- Horseback riding trails abound near FS #117 Rd Dispersed Camping, allowing riders to explore the picturesque landscapes of Bryce Canyon National Park.
- The Harris Rim & Stout Canyon Dispersed area offers access to scenic trails that are perfect for horseback riding, with stunning views of the canyon.
- Campers at Pine Lake Campground can enjoy fishing and kayaking in the nearby lake after a day of riding, making it a versatile destination.
Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and water access
- Henrieville Creek - Grand Staircase Nat Mon features beautiful riverside sites with easy access to trails, perfect for equestrian adventures.
- The Rock Springs Bench area provides ample space for horse camping, along with nearby trails for exploration.
- Barker Recreation Area is well-equipped with amenities like toilets and picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable stay for horse campers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Panguitch, UT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Panguitch, UT is FS #117 Rd Dispersed Camping with a 4.5-star rating from 24 reviews.
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