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Free Camping in Utah
Utah's dispersed camping geography is split between the national forests along the Wasatch Front and the BLM canyon country of the south. The Ashley, Dixie, Fishlake, Manti-La Sal, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache, and Wasatch-Cache national forests all permit dispersed camping on most Forest Service roads. The BLM land around Moab is the most-used dispersed camping corridor in the state: Cameo Cliffs, Long Canyon Road, and the Sand Flats area have established dispersed sites with fire rings but no fees or reservations. Bears Ears National Monument land permits dispersed camping throughout. The Escalante Canyons corridor between Boulder and Escalante has BLM dispersed sites along Hole-in-the-Rock Road. Utah dispersed camping is free on most BLM land with a 14-day limit.
No reservations needed for dispersed camping. Check fire restrictions at fs.usda.gov before your trip — restrictions change frequently in summer. Stay limit is typically 14 days at any one location. Find free camping on the Trek4Free map →
Before You Go
Gear up for dispersed camping — no hookups, no camp store, no running water
Free Camping Sites in Utah
The Big Flat dispersed camping area is a favorite recreational spot anytime of the year because of the spectacular scenery. ATV riders can access the Paiute ATV…
Dispersed camping area is located just south of the Tushar Mountain Peaks, Big John Flat area is a favorite recreational spot because of its large meadows that …
Dispersed Camping Area.
Dispersed Camping Area. Facilities include a vault toilet, information kiosk and graveled roads. Fishing opportunity at Cold Springs reservoir.
Dispersed Camping Area. There are several locations along the Fremont River between Johnson Valley Reservoir and Mill Meadow Reservoir. The areas have hardened …
Dispersed camping site. Facilities include vault toilet and information kiosk. Fishing opportunity at Farnsworth Reservoir.
To access this area, take Indian Creek road (FR119). This dispersed camping area offers a number of places for camping all along FR 119. The reservoir is stock…
Dispersed Camping Area. Facilities include vault toilet, information kiosk, and graveled roads. Fishing opportunity at Farnsworth reservoir.
Dispersed Camping Area
Small pond for fishing, a vault restroom available and some dispersed camping in the area.
Spring Hill primarily consists of two distinct areas, not far from each other, that provide excellent dispersed camping opportunities, near water and nestled in…
Dispersed Camping Area. Facilities include vault toilet, information map, and graveled sites. Fishing opportunities at Twin Ponds reservoir.
Dispersed Camping Area
Trailhead and dispersed camping. Information kiosk and vault restroom.
KANE HOLLOW (Camping Area)
NORTH IRON SPRINGS (Camping Area)
RANGE STUDY AREA (Camping Area)
SOUTH BUCKBOARD DISPERSED (Camping Area)
WASHINGTON LAKE GROUP
Yankee Meadows designated dispersed campground is situated in a beautiful valley near Yankee Meadows Reservoir. For information on dispersed camping click on th…
BRIDGES RIVERSIDE CG (Campground)
GRIZZLY RIDGE MEADOW (Camping Area)
JEFFERSON HUNT (Campground)
The Lava Flat dispersed camping area is located off of the Mammoth Road near Duck Creek, UT.For information on dispersed camping click on the related link to th…
River Bend Campground is a primitive campsite nestled in a shaded area alongside Huntington Creek. This campground is located in beautiful Huntington Canyon alo…
BUCKBOARD COMPLEX (Camping Area)
CEDAR SPRINGS COMPLEX (Camping Area)
Manti-La Sal NF, near monticello
Manti-La Sal NF, near Moab, loop rd, barely off of a fairly busy road.
Manti-La Sal NF, near Moab, gorgeous campsite at the base of Mt. Peale, 4wd absolutely required.
BLM near Moab. Closest NP is Canyonlands Needles District, (not sure if legal). The Lockhart Rd is open to dispersed camping. The BLM has a camp ground called H…
BLM campsite near Natural Bridges UT
Near Capitol Reef National Park, BLM lands, Hall Creek/Brimhall Arch overlook, gorgeous views, sunsets, and sunrises, incredible but difficult hike from here in…
NPS Capitol Reef, first come first serve, Cathedral Valley, Pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates are the only facilities available.
NPS Capitol Reef, first come first serve, NPS calls it Cedar Mesa, but my mapping program shows it as Costa Mesa, Pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates ar…
Dixie NF, FS 087, not far from Bryce Canyon NP
Kolob Rd near Zion NP, (not sure this is legal).
BLM free camping SR9 near Zion NP, very busy though, right on river. I would be surprised if this were still open/free due to overuse. 4wd recommended, very s…
Near Capitol Reef, Fremont River BLM lands. There are many spots, some big enough for RVs and trailers. Some roads may be impassable when wet. This is off of…
Mt Carmel, UT. BLM Camp off US 89. A number of spots available in the area on the copious amounts of BLM land in the area, some accessible to RVs. Inbetween …
Site is between deer creek, utah and swaines creek. It is just off of hwy 14 off strawberry ridge road. we spent a couple of weeks at this spot through the summ…
Swasey's Beach Campground, BLM campground, no fees! Awesome camping on banks of Green River for tents or RV's (at least 12 sites available, some for tents only…
Very beautiful location on on the the road heading up to oak grove campground. It is on the base of Pine Mountain in the Dixie National Forest. There are severa…
Burraston Ponds: Free Camp Ground with a rope swing and seasonal pit toilets. Fishing. No running water.
LAKE FORK (Camping Area)
LITTLE HOLE COMPLEX (Camping Area)
RED SPRINGS/LODGEPOLE COMPLEX (Camping Area)