Dixie National Forest manages this dispersed camping area along Tom's Best Spring Road, a gravel corridor that runs roughly a mile or more into pine-covered terrain sitting at around 7,700 feet elevation. The road is generally passable for standard cars and has handled 27- to 33-foot rigs without issue, though reviewers consistently advise slowing down just past the cattle guard, where a rough patch requires some care. Sites spread out in all directions from the main road, ranging from open pull-offs right at the roadside to spots tucked 100 yards or more into the trees.
Campers who arrive on weekdays report finding plenty of open space, while weekend visits can bring larger groups to the more obvious sites. Cell coverage is reliable, with Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile all confirmed to work in the area. Garrett B. sums up the experience simply: "Easy to get to, plenty of room and quiet." Pronghorn are spotted regularly in the mornings and afternoons, and free-range cattle occasionally wander near the road. Fire bans have been in effect during summer months, so bringing a camp stove is a practical precaution.
A paved bike path starts near the entrance and connects to Red Canyon and beyond. ATV trails, mountain bike routes, and hiking are all accessible within Dixie National Forest, and the area sits within reasonable driving range of Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks, and Zion. For a broader look at dispersed camping around Dixie National Forest, The Dyrt's filtered listings cover additional options across the region.
Temperatures drop sharply at night, even in summer, and by October can fall into the 20s. The nearest dump station is at Ruby's Inn, where a fee applies. A vault toilet is located across the highway. Campers wanting a slightly different dispersed setup nearby can check out Dixie NF Dispersed off FR 627, about a third of a mile to the east.
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Map & DirectionsTom's Best Spring Road Dixie National Forest is located in Utah near Fern Ridge Lake
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
37.7278922 N
112.2491304 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 42 usersLast on 9/9/26
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 42 usersLast on 9/9/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 112 usersLast on 9/9/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 30 usersLast on 9/9/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
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 54 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 2 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 36 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 4 hrs 16 min from Flagstaff, AZ
