Creek access draws campers to Old Highway 89 Dispersed Riverside, a free dispersed site in Dixie National Forest where multiple spots sit directly alongside a running stream. The area gives anglers and swimmers a place to wade in, and dogs can move around off-leash according to several visitors. No developed facilities exist here. Sites are defined only by previous use, with fire rings scattered across different areas from past campers.
The road transitions from pavement to dirt roughly 1,000 yards before the camping area, and the sites split into an upper and lower level. The lower level has a steep, offset dropoff that can lift one front wheel off the ground on certain vehicles, so drivers with longer rigs should assess it before committing. A Class C motorhome has made it in without issue, but the lower approach warrants caution. Highway 89 is visible from camp and generates some noise, though multiple reviewers found it manageable. Cell service is available.
David W. notes it's "right on the river, easy to find," which holds up across most reviews. Private property signs appear nearby but not at the camping area itself, and the land's jurisdiction has been questioned by at least one visitor. Paid alternatives like Mountain Ridge Cabins & Lodging and The Riverside Ranch sit a short distance up the road for those wanting hookups or more defined sites. This spot works best for campers who prioritize free, water-adjacent camping and can handle a basic, unmanaged setup.
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Map & DirectionsOld Highway 89 Dispersed Riverside is located in Utah near Dixie National Forest
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
37.627511 N
112.453499 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 5/21/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/8/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/8/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 5/21/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/8/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/8/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 38 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 3 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 21 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 3 hrs 58 min from Flagstaff, AZ
