FS #117 Rd Dispersed Camping

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.

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.

All roads that lead to dispersed camping sites in the Bryce Canyon area are closed by the NPS.

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.

Car camped with my dog. Lots of level sites. Ate breakfast with the cows😁

We stayed here one night while visiting Bryce Canyon NP. We were very close the the park, maybe 30 minutes?

We stayed over Memorial Day weekend and arrived Saturday morning and there were dozens of others in this area but were still able to find a secluded spot to camp. It was very quiet and could not hear highway traffic or neighbors. Also loved that it was across from the start of Red Canyon bike trail parking.

Plenty of great dirt roads to drive through to find a spot while pulling a trailer. My kids loved riding their bikes around the loops, roasting s’mores over the fire and stargazing.

Also look at the listing:Tom Best Road, FR117 dispersed for more information on this area.  Go thru the Byrce Canyon City round about heading west on Highway 12 nearly 6 miles and turn right at the Red Canyon Trail Road sign.  While turning the Tom Best Rd sign will  appear (hard to see going by on the highway).

Many campsites down the side roads for the first one and a half miles that fit any size rig. Most of the side roads have a fine rock base and don't get very muddy.

Look at FR3626 to the right, 0.9 miles from the highway.  If not wanting to be surrounded by trees go on down FR117 at bit further where more wide open views.  Look on Google Maps at all the side roads.  Grocery store in Bryce Canyon City. good cell service.

Most  camp sites are pretty flat and clean.  Minimal noise from people and the highway,

Boondocking at its finest, just no swimming pool.

4 stars because of the road noise.

Second boondock experience for us. Real minimalistic spot; only a fire pit. It was pretty busy when we arrived so our spot was next to the road.

One bonus: short off-road drive to our spot

The Road is OPEN as of 4/6.

I loved this campsite! Found a secluded spot farther back on the road surrounded by trees and a beautiful view of distant mountains. Perfect place to get the dog some exercise too. Quiet and close to Bryce Canyon entrance.

We drove here and the road is closed. 3/19/22

The road to this site off the 12 is currently closed. 3/13/22 I assume because of the snow and mud.

We had an amazing experience here for 2 nights. Great spot options, wildlife, and cell service all in one. And only 15 minutes from Bryce Canyon NP entrance. Will definitely stay again!

We arrived at night an even like that it was a really easy access. Not so much people amd easy to find!

Great place to camp overnight if you’re looking for somewhere close to Bryce with a lot of open room. Arrived at night and the roads were in surprisingly good condition all graded with gravel and no large potholes or ruts which made it easy for my 2WD van.

There is a plethora of different campsites to choose from ranging from close to the main road to further back in some turnarounds. I probably only saw about five other people here while driving around and it was very quiet at night.

Very easy to find and the main road is smooth. There were lots of people, but many sites too. I think it would be easy even in the dark.

It was our first time in the Bryce Canyon Area. This was the perfect place to set up camo! We found a nice secluded spot on a hill with great views! Only a short drive in to Bryce Canyon National Park! Perfect to do some exploring during the day and relax back at camp not too far at night! Can’t wait to go back and bring friends and family!

This is a great location before Bryce NP. Easy access in our 4runner with rooftop tent and lots of open space. It was very windy, but as long as you situate yourself back in the trees it is minimal.

This listing is in error, this site is not in Bryce Canyon NP as there is no vehicle dispersed camping in the park. This is on Dixie NF about 5 miles to west of Bryce Canyon City an is actually the Tom Best Spring FS #117 road dispersed camping area at MP 7.5 on hwy 12. My photos are of various Dixie NF Red Canyon scenes which are very similar to Bryce Canyon NP geology but you can hike with your dog, ride a Mt bike and Nat have to pay a NP entry fee.

Plenty of available sites, many drive through. Many could accommodate our 35' motorhome. Among the tall pines yet enough sunlight for solar panels. Four bars of AT&T 4G. Ten miles to Bryce Canyon visitor center and 9 miles west to the Red Canyon visitor center.

Off-road vehicles are allowed in the area but few passed nearby and none were bothersome.

Great location. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.

Just kept following the roads through the woods until I found a campsite along a ridge. Very beautiful views and clean camping areas. 2wd acceptable to get up there through the woods. Lots of space to camp, although I'm not sure how many "designated" campsites there are.

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See photos. Views of Red Canyon

Great place to stay on the way to Bryce Canyon National Park.