Best Dispersed Camping near St. George, UT

Recent Dispersed Reviews near St. George, Utah

394 Reviews of 69 St. George Campgrounds

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  Greg L.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 16, 2023

  Blake Gubler Road BLM

  Marginal free dispersed

  Road access is sketch if wet, area is likely a dumping area or recreational shoot spot, but it is close to Snow Canyon State Park as an overflow camping option. Cell signal was good. Free dispersed camping on BLM in juniper trees.

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  Jodi K.

  Traveler

  

  May. 30, 2021

  Kolob Resevoir

  $50 a Night

  This is no longer a free dispersed camping area. Reservations now must be made and the sites are $50 a night with no services.

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  Greg L.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 13, 2024

  Little Creek Mesa MTB Area

  Little Creek Mesa MTB camping area and TH

  The pin is at the TH where folks park. Rough slickrock past this point. Free dispersed camps are in this TH area and back down the access road in several spots. This road is rough rocky but AWD SUVs seem to get there. Cell is very good. No info kiosk or signage at TH. No water, no dumpsters, no toilets, no fire-rings. Access road from hwy #89 is 8.4 miles. At mile 3.1 you are on BLM. At mile 6.4 is a juct that you need to go RIGHT, not straight. Camping is best for tenters and truck campers. Hauling a TT or large RV up there on the rough rocky would be risky, but some get up there still!

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  Thomas W.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 7, 2021

  Mt Carmel Old 89 Dispersed Camping

  Nice and quiet BLM dispersed camping

  Take the exit from 89 and cross the remnants of the old 89 road. You will find several spots with previously used fire rings. We took our 30ft RV up the hill right on top of what seems to be a sand pit of some sort. You could also follow the old 89 and find some spots in between the trees. We chose to stay up too with the view. Obviously there are no amenities of any sort here as this is BLM land for dispersed camping. We will stay here for one night on our way to Zion.

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  Alethea

  Guide

  

  Dec. 23, 2021

  Leeds Canyon Dispersed #6

  Amazing! Wish I could have stayed longer.

  Visited in December and arrived on a weekday. About 1/3 of spots were full. Spot 6 was stunning and provided privacy. Spot had enough Verizon service to work/hotspot. Road is great in a 2wd camper van. About 15-20 minutes from St. George. Spot 6 was ~3/4 mile from a trail, but the road was great to walk too. I will definitely be back.

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  Amanda T.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 22, 2024

  Wire Mesa

  Keep Driving - beautiful views

  We did not end up staying here overnight because of the heat and potential rain but wanted to check it out. If you go past the no camping 1/2 mile signs there are plenty of options in this area for dispersed camping so keep driving at least 1/2 mile from those signs. Unlike the prior post, it says you CAN camp as long as you're a half mile from the no camping signs as it is BLM land.

  There are plenty of places people have camped before when the fire restrictions were lifted and left perfect fire rings with rocks from the area all spaced out well. One underneath a big rock assuming they must have had some wind.

  If there is any chance for rain/storms, be careful. You can see where people have struggled to get out.

  I would recommend a 4x4 vehicle but stock is fine. My boyfriend claims I could have taken my stock Grand Cherokee (Altitude) up it with the right tire placement on the rocks.

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  Greg L.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 22, 2021

  Leeds Canyon Dispersed #9

  Dispersed camp

  Leeds Canyon Dispersed Camp #9 is on the road to Oak Grove NF pay campground. This site is sort of on a short dead end rd spur, above main rd and somewhat screened. Cell service is poor to none at this site.

  These dispersed sites are free with a 16d limit. Pure boondocking.

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  Lori D.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 28, 2023

  Hurricane Cliffs BLM Dispersed sites 40-48

  Milky Way

  Very open and beautiful landscape, there are plenty of sites on the BLM land so we didn’t have trouble finding one. The Milky Way was visible across the entire sky.

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  Ashley M.

  Ranger

  

  Mar. 24, 2021

  La Verkin Overlook Road East — Zion National Park - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

  Look at the signs and map

  There is actually very little BLM land along this particular stretch of La Verkin Overlook Rd and no designated sites. However, there are lots of rigs camping. If you do camp be respectful of private property signs and pack out your garbage

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  Astrid R.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 23, 2024

  Kolob Road BLM Dispersed Camp #2

  Wrong address and creepy people

  First of all, these GPS coordinates take you to a place called Kolob Gate Gardens, which you can also find on the Dyrt. Kolob gate gardens is private property, but on the outside of Kolob Gate Gardens, it is BLM land. The people squatting there who identify themselves as “hosts” want you to think it’s all private property and pay between $31 and $50 a night for their place, which is a complete dump. There there are several dogs on the loose who will come running at you. Mind you, we are staying on the BLM portion of this property. But you can’t tell other than that no one is staying on the private property - the outside edges of the property, where it is BLM, are full of campers and tents. Steve, the person who runs the Kolob gate gardens part, is nice enough but the place is run down. In addition, there is a guy who has been squatting on the BLM property ( by his own admission) who wanted us to leave because he thought we took too much of his space. We are parked prob at least 300-400 yards from him. I thought the coordinates given here would take us to Kolob dispersed site # 2 as advertised on this app but it is not clear. Do not pay no matter what they try to tell you unless you are on one of their numbered ugly sites. Their site says they offer toilets but they are portapotties that haven’t been emptied in years prob- and they tried to make a shower by diverting water from the creek near by. The shower is not functional now. Either way, this place is no good, whether you are on BLM land or not

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  Janine P.

  Traveler

  

  Feb. 15, 2022

  Hurricane Cliffs BLM Dispersed sites 40-48

  Beautiful!

  Really easy to find. Just need to pass through some homes to get to the BLM land. You will pass the sign for hurricane cliffs and continue for about a mile or so and you will see the first sites available. This place is called hurricane cliffs for a reason. Tons and tons of wind!

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  Alexa C.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 6, 2017

  Kolob Road BLM Dispersed

  BLM

  We stayed at the BLM outside of Zion National Park. It was absolutely STUNNING. There were signs that made finding this spot super simple. We stayed Saturday night of Labor Day weekend and found that we had MILES of BLM land to ourselves until well after dark. The ground was a mix of gravel/dirt and was totally find for sleeping on. Where we setup camp, there was someone's old campfire spot, which made things easier.

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  Gaia M.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 14, 2018

  La Verkin Overlook Road East — Zion National Park - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

  The key to Zion

  The blm lands we a great way to camp close to the park but outside of designated camping. It’s centrally located between La Verkin and Zion which makes accessibility great! it’s just flat open planes perfect to set up for the night or pull up an rv for some time. there’s trails out there for bikes and the sunsets are breathtaking!

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  Julie M.

  Guide

  

  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

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  Angela G.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 24, 2021

  Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed

  Cool Campsite w/ Stream Access - Pin Location Incorrect

  I agree with a couple other reviewers that say the pin for this campground is slightly off - the good BLM campsite is slightly up the road, about a mile or a bit more, and is marked by an old, run-down abandoned RV right at the front of the camp.

  We stayed here in June of 2020 and it was HOT! But nevertheless not unbearable. The little stream that runs across the campground was our saving grace; just deep enough to put our chairs in and dip in our toes. Also great for showering with biodegradable soap.

  There are a decent amount of sites, if I had to guess, I’d say twenty or even more. It is dispersed but there isn’t a ton of privacy. Not a ton of places to dig your daily foxhole. If you are unfortunate to get some noisy neighbors, it won’t be fun. We had some VERY noisy and inconsiderate neighbors that played “I Got Loaded” on repeat for like two days. Every other group, however, was very respectful. Saw groups of children and adults alike on horseback many times. Several of the occupied spaces seemed to be occupied by at least semi-permanent residents.

  Reasonably close to Zion and perfect for the price. Also super close to other amazing hikes on BLM land. Actual road into campsite can be a little tricky depending on which way you go, we did see one person in a 2WD vehicle get stuck in sand, but our neighbor made it in and out many times in a Volkswagen Jetta. Highly recommend this campsite when visiting Zion! Good proximity to Hurricane (pronounced Hurricin, lol) for essentials.

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  Monica M.

  Guide

  

  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!!

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  Doc P.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 20, 2024

  Cedar Pockets Pass Road - Dispersed Camping

  Quiet, convenient, amazing views on the edge of a canyon

  This location takes you to the beginning of the road into this area. Right off, there are large pull-through campsites with fire pits. As these were all taken, I pushed further in. Along the way, there are small pull offs that I considered but it was early in the day so I kept going. I’m glad I did. Lots of great spaces further up and it is 2wd friendly. Tip: get there earlier in the day, like 3-4pm to get a good spot. After I’d settled in and started exploring the area, a couple from British Columbia joined my campsite which was fun. Later, a truck with a 28’ camper drove past and then two other trucks with over landing setups also drove past. They didn’t stay with us but if you do choose to go solo at a site that can hold 5-6 vehicles, be prepared to share!

  Camping If you keep going a few miles past the pull-through sites, there are several amazing sites further up. Large enough for 6 vehicles (as is the case with my chosen location) and/or large campers. Most have fire pits. There are cows about when you get further in and they do walk through the campsite. At mine, there were cow pies; however, the cows just watched from the perimeter as they past. Chewing their cuds and gossiping I have no doubt. No facilities or water but lots of space around so that if nature calls, you can get away from camp and have epic views to answer its call in private. Sans cows. There is a section of I-15 visible but I didn’t hear it despite being only 25 min from St. George.

  The Approach and Ace Test Definitely Ace friendly (Ace was my 2016 VW Jetta that I often took on roads like this and use it as a sort of standard). That said, it is pretty washboarded so watch out if you’re bringing the fine China with you. Once you’re further in (wilderness) there are free range cows so keep an eye out for them and mind the signs that say no camping.

  Activities Good hiking nearby. All trails has some listed but some are cow paths and lead down into the canyon. There is one across the “street” from my site that goes all the way to the top of the ridge. I won’t have time to hike it but it looks like a good one. My site has epic 360 views that make you feel like you’re in the Grand Canyon. Bring your camera, take photos in the morning or in the evening, the sun will give great light regardless of which “golden hour” you take advantage of. Fire pit looking out over the canyon for a good evening of relaxing. If you absolutely need, St. George is 25 min away.

  Weather Mid-April when I was there gave me a high of 89 and a low of 58. Honestly a bit hot for me but very desirable for most. It was windy at my spot during the day but it calmed by evening. I did not bring firewood and I will regret that forever. It was a beautiful calm, clear evening in the 60’s.

  Cell Service Verizon gave me 3 bars at 5G and I was able to do some remote work while I was there as well as send videos in iMessage and things of that nature

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  Greg L.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 3, 2021

  Kolob Road BLM Dispersed Camp #2

  Large BLM Dispersed along creek

  This is the larger of the BLM dispersed camp areas in this corner section along the creek. There are two main entrances and roads are rough dirt. Large TT and RVs can better use this area. No toilets! No designated sites so it is somewhat of a free for all and neighbors could be very close.

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  Liz R.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 14, 2021

  Mt Carmel Old 89 Dispersed Camping

  Beautiful spot next to Virgin River

  This was our very first dispersed camping spot and we loved it! It was only 20 minutes to Zion. We stayed 2 nights next to the Virgin River. It rained hard our second day in Zion and when we got back to camp the area was a thick, red mud that stuck to our shoes & the Virgin River rose quickly. But, it stayed well within its banks and we were able to easily pull out the next morning.

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  Greg L.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 21, 2021

  Leeds Canyon Dispersed #7-8

  Dispersed campsite for two!

  Leeds Canyon Dispersed camp sites are on the Dixie NF. Lower dispersed sites 1-6 are easiest to get into with a TT. Sites 7-9 are above on road to Oak Creek Campground. 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 camps #7+8 are on a small closed loop rd off the main road going to FS Oak Creek Campground ( closed as of 3-2021). These two dispersed camps are only about 100 ft apart but this small loop would be a great choice for two party's that camp together. Sites are good for rvs and TTs.

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  Greg L.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 15, 2021

  Leeds Canyon Dispersed #6

  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 camp #6 is last one before a narrow one lane section of the FS road before Oak Creek FS campground turnoff. Site is a bit lower from the road and best suited for vans, truck campers

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  Greg L.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 27, 2021

  Leeds Canyon Dispersed #5

  Dispersed camp with loop

  Leeds Canyon Dispersed camp sites are on the Dixie NF. Lower dispersed sites 1-6 are easiest to get into with a TT. Sites 7-9 are above a narrow section of the gravel road. Sites 10-13 are above a locked gate as if 3-25-2021. 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 camp #5 is off a pull- thru turnaround loop.

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  Greg L.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 27, 2021

  Leeds Canyon Dispersed #10

  Dispersed camp #10

  Leeds Canyon Dispersed camp sites are on the Dixie NF. Lower dispersed sites 1-6 are easiest to get into with a TT. Sites 7-9 are above a narrow section of the gravel road. Sites 10-13 are above a locked gate as if 3-25-2021. 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 camp #10 is above a locked gate as of 3-24-2021. It seems to be a new dispersed camp location and is very nice. Perfect for a van, truck and a TT could get backed in and leveled. Great cell service at this location. A trail on the old road goes out the back of this site.

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  Greg L.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 6, 2021

  Leeds Canyon Dispersed 12-13 Dixie NF

  Small tent van sites

  Leeds Canyon Dispersed camp sites are on the Dixie NF. Lower dispersed sites 1-6 are easiest to get into with a TT. Sites 7-9 are above a narrow section of the gravel road. Sites 10-13 are above a locked gate as if 3-25-2021. 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 camps #12-#13 were above a locked gate as of 3-24-2021, but as of April 6th are now accessible due to lower gate being unlocked by FS. Both these sites are small tent van campsites and are fairly close along the main Oak Grove road and the reason for lumping together. This area has dense brush and oak shrubby trees.

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  William F.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 15, 2020

  Black Rock Road Dispersed

  Beautiful views just off the highway

  No frills, dispersed camping location just off the highway at the Arizona / Utah border. Great sunset/sunrise views. For more secluded spots, follow signs to the gypsum mine about a mile past where everyone else sets up camp.

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  Greg L.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 30, 2021

  Hurricane Cliffs BLM Dispersed Sites 20-35 spur

  Dispersed #20-35 spur

  The third dispersed camping spur that BLM has established along the Sheep Bridge Road. The longer right-hand spur goes all the way out to a TH with a vault toilet. There is also a new parking area and TH with a vault toilet at the spur jct with the main Sheep Bridge Road. So if you need to use a govt vault toilet for camping, this is the dispersed camping spur for you! Note that this spur road is much better to be on in wet weather than the spur roads into the other lower # sites.

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  Elise S.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 13, 2024

  Hurricane Cliffs BLM Dispersed

  Convenient and peaceful

  Beautiful views as well! The road is very bumpy and campsites are close enough to hear neighbors but not bad at all for free camping