Join the fun near Zion National Park. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Zion National Park and user-submitted reviews.
"Quiet and free. The sign who announce the camping is pretty small and discret so we took few minutes to find the road. We liked this spot."
"We chose a spot right at the beginning of the road so I’m not sure how close the other campsites are to each other, but we could hear groups"
"I’ve found a fair amount of trash and toiletries around a couple camp sites. Decent views from a couple spots."
$53 / night
"Love ❤️ this Area to get outdoors with Nature and enjoy the Cool Air since we are local from Hurricane Utah where it is 107 degrees during the"
"Such a nice campsite, plenty of spots from the upper area down to the lower part where the original part of hwy 89 stands."
"There are fire rings at each campsite and plenty of space (2-3 cars). Only 30 minutes from Zion south entrance."
"The road is quite busy with people trying to find sites and you'll likely get dusted, but the campsites we saw were clean and the area felt safe"
"Has a nice view of canyons road up to the camp site is pretty narrow and steep but any vehicle should be able to get you up there."
"Isolated site with fire pit. Great views, road leading to it is decently passable."
"If there is recent rain, I'd recommend parking on a pull off area before this dispersed area."
LegendRoad 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.
TravelerThis is no longer a free dispersed camping area. Reservations now must be made and the sites are $50 a night with no services.
LegendThe 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!
GuideIf you’re looking to explore a lesser known area of Zion National Park and avoid the crowds, this is the place for you. Located 30 minutes from Zion National Park, on Kolob Terrace Road (0.1 miles once on Kolob road on the right hand side). The campsite is located near a stream and is absolutely beautiful. Free to camp here, no permit required, first come basis. Fire pits are available throughout.
For those of you who are planning on hiking the Subway, this is the perfect place to camp as it only located a few miles from the Subway Trailhead - Left Fork Trailhead.
Enjoy.
Approximate location: GPS: 37.231354, -113.156843
TravelerWe 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.
RangerTake 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.
RangerIt was like back country camping without all the hiking!
ScoutWe 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.
LegendLeeds 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.
Dispersed camping near Zion National Park in Utah offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the stunning landscapes of the region. With various options available, campers can find the perfect spot to set up camp away from the crowds.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Zion National Park is Kolob Terrace Road Dispersed with a 4-star rating from 37 reviews.
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