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Single River Site

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BLM Land managed by the St. George Field Office includes Single River Site, a free dispersed camping area in Virgin, Utah, where a short dirt road off the pavement leads to spots along a river in red rock canyon country. The road is accessible to low-clearance vehicles with careful driving, though runoff can rust and roughen the surface, making conditions variable after wet weather. Campers who arrive early on weekends have a better chance of securing a spot directly adjacent to the river.

The site sits close enough to the road that passing cars are audible, but the sound of the water running below tends to soften road noise considerably, especially after traffic drops off around 10:30 or 11 at night. Stone fire pits are scattered across the area and show regular use. One note worth checking: a large red ant hill has been reported near at least one fire ring. The surrounding canyon walls and fall foliage along the river corridor make October a popular month, with overnight temperatures dropping to around 50 degrees.

Rachel S. notes the stars were "the best I've slept under in this area," and the dark skies appear consistently across multiple reviews. The campsite is roughly 20 to 30 minutes from the main entrance of Zion National Park, and nearby options like Kolob Terrace Road BLM Dispersed and Kolob Road BLM Dispersed give campers additional free sites in the same corridor. Bring layers, watch the road conditions, and plan to arrive before midday on weekends.

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Map & DirectionsSingle River Site is located in Utah near Virgin

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37.25176226359238 N
113.13985561307649 W

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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.

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Drive Time

39 min from St. George, UT
2 hrs 21 min from Las Vegas, NV
4 hrs 14 min from Flagstaff, AZ
5 hrs 26 min from Prescott Valley, AZ

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Many campers appreciated the scenic riverside location with beautiful views and natural water sounds. Some visitors noted road noise concerns, though most found overnight periods quiet. The site offers basic amenities with fire pits available.

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Nicholas S.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 22, 2026

Quiet, Spacious, Great views

There's a spot just off the paved road that is very easily accessible to low-clearance sedans. I was able to make it to the end of the BLM road, driving very gingerly in my Subaru Legacy, and found a really nice, secluded spot with great views that was right next to a little trail down to the river. Very quiet there, no issue with noise from cars on the main road, and it was just a few minutes off the road, which is about a half hour from Zion NP. Would definitely come back to this spot if I'm in that area again.

Month of VisitApril

Steve M.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 31, 2025

Sunset Canyon

Right off the road up against Sunset Canyon Ranch pasture. Run off had rusted roads making low clearance vehicle questionable. A lot of road noise but the creek noise is pleasant when there are no cars.

Month of VisitOctober

Rachel S.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 24, 2025

Easy, clean stay with babbling brook sounds all night!

Super simple, right off the road (the no one seems to drive after 10:30/11pm until 7am the next day), with sounds of the water coming from below. Stars were the best I’ve slept under in this area.

Little stone fire pit, this solo spot is across the water from a larger spot where a group had already set up. I barely heard them even though they stayed up late around the fire - yay for the water sounds creating a natural sound barrier. Would stay again!

Month of VisitOctober

J A.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 26, 2024

River with a dash of fall trees under the stars

There’s a cluster of spots for both tents and trailers to post up. The river is beautiful but appears they prefer no access to it. The fence line is down so people go anyways. This place fills up on weekend so if you get there early in day you can pick a prime space. Fire pits are all over and used. We grabbed a spot right next to the bridge and water under the falls colored tree. Stars at night are stunning. It’s quiet but you do hear the occasion car passing by from the nearby road, yet the white noise from the river softens it. October gets around 50 at night so come prepared if you’re tenting. About 20 mins outside of Zion main entrance. The mountains surrounding are beautiful.

Month of VisitOctober

Bubble G.

Guide

Reviewed May. 28, 2024

Only one site

Single site by running water, fire ring and beautiful views! It is directly off the road (but it was pretty quiet) and there’s a large red ant hill right next to the fire pit.

Month of VisitMay