Poverty Flat BLM Road #70 Dispersed Camping Area, near Zion National Park, offers a unique camping experience for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle. This location is perfect for tent and RV camping, with plenty of space to set up your gear and enjoy the great outdoors.

Visitors have noted the stunning views and the opportunity for some stellar stargazing at night. One camper mentioned, “Good view of the stars here too!” If you’re into off-roading, you’ll appreciate the nearby trails, which some have described as some of the best they’ve ever ridden. Just be prepared for a bit of a challenge getting in with larger vehicles, as one reviewer shared their experience navigating a tough corner with a fifth-wheel toy hauler.

While the area is remote and lacks amenities like drinking water and toilets, it’s a great spot for those who enjoy a more rugged camping experience. Campers have reported seeing wildlife, including a small herd of buffalo nearby, adding to the adventure. Just keep in mind that the atmosphere can be a bit eerie for some, with remnants of wildlife scattered around, but many find that adds to the charm of the place.

If you’re looking for a quiet spot to unwind and connect with nature, this area is worth checking out. Just remember to pack out what you pack in, as there are no trash facilities.

The Poverty Kiosk offes an unimproved staging area and a map kiosk. Water and other amenities are not available. This area is also used for grazing. Please be cautious and respectful of the wildlife and range improvements.

Poverty Flat BLM Road #70 Dispersed Camping Area

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Sort of a dusty TT OHV hangout.  Lots of residential camping seems to be occurring. Sandy dusty road could be muddy. Lower road section has a steep rough section.  Best spots are on top where the road levels off. Dense juniper pinyon trees so solar is a challenge.  Positive is close to the east entrance of Zion NP.  Free Dispersed, no toilets, no water, no tables, no trash. Cell signal is iffy.  I found the area ick due to lack of views, crappy tree vegetation and all the residential camping RVs with no one around creeped me out

Poverty Flat BLM Dispersed

Great area, continued a little further down the road than GPS point and found a huge area with way too many campfire rings and a tree swing with views into poverty gulch. Did not creep me out at all, there's nothing weird about this place compared to anywhere else. Tiny bit of traffic noise, probably could have found even more sites going down the road further. Access to where we went any car could make. Really nice to have this area!

Great area

We arrived at the campsite to find beautiful views, a tree swing, and multiple fire pits. Then we discovered seven fully intact deer legs dispersed around the campsite. We also found at least hundreds of bones, some of which were stacked up in a tree. After tenting, we heard noises and shuffling outside, so we ended up sleeping in the car. Very scary and eerie experience. Do not recommend.

Incredibly Creepy

We hauled a 5th wheel toy hauler and it was a little tough getting around the first corner, had to put the truck into 4 low, after that it was pretty easy. We have a CanAm Maverick 4 door and we fully loaded with gas. We decided to load up at the bottom if the hill when we left. The trails were some of the best we had ever ridden. The place is full of hunters during the season, you might see deer legs and stuff. We did see a small herd of Buffalo not to far from where we camped. 2 babies and 4 or 5 adults. So cool. Loved this place. Attached is a map. We rode the red dotted trail, so much to ride. Ended up meeting a local rider who took us to a place we could hike (very short hike) to the river.

Amazing sxs riding

Really enjoyed this spot, a little eerie with all of the deer legs and bones but camp spots aren’t far off the road. There was a small ranch/private property close to the beginning campsites and their dogs barked all night but wasn’t close enough to really bother us. Good view of the stars here too! 

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