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FS #117 Rd Dispersed Camping
About
USDA Forest Service
Bryce Canyon National Park
Location
FS #117 Rd Dispersed Camping is located in Utah
Coordinates
37.721413123846304 N
112.25463474549848 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Closed (likely until mid May)
All roads that lead to dispersed camping sites in the Bryce Canyon area are closed by the NPS.
Night in the trees
Awesome spot to stop on the way ti Bryce. In Dixie Forest. There is a bathroom across the road from where you turn in. We found it very easy to find. There was a lot of cars going up and down the gravel main road throughout the night.
Close to Bryce and Red Canyon
Car camped with my dog. Lots of level sites. Ate breakfast with the cowsđ
Great location
We stayed here one night while visiting Bryce Canyon NP. We were very close the the park, maybe 30 minutes?
Quiet location close to where you want to visit
We stayed over Memorial Day weekend and arrived Saturday morning and there were dozens of others in this area but were still able to find a secluded spot to camp. It was very quiet and could not hear highway traffic or neighbors. Also loved that it was across from the start of Red Canyon bike trail parking.
Plenty of great dirt roads to drive through to find a spot while pulling a trailer. My kids loved riding their bikes around the loops, roasting sâmores over the fire and stargazing.
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Close to Byrce Canyon City, Boondock and save $68/night
Also look at the listing:Tom Best Road, FR117 dispersed for more information on this area. Go thru the Byrce Canyon City round about heading west on Highway 12 nearly 6 miles and turn right at the Red Canyon Trail Road sign. While turning the Tom Best Rd sign will appear (hard to see going by on the highway).
Many campsites down the side roads for the first one and a half miles that fit any size rig. Most of the side roads have a fine rock base and don't get very muddy.
Look at FR3626 to the right, 0.9 miles from the highway. If not wanting to be surrounded by trees go on down FR117 at bit further where more wide open views. Look on Google Maps at all the side roads. Grocery store in Bryce Canyon City. good cell service.
Most camp sites are pretty flat and clean. Minimal noise from people and the highway,
Boondocking at its finest, just no swimming pool.
Fun Boondock
4 stars because of the road noise.
Second boondock experience for us. Real minimalistic spot; only a fire pit. It was pretty busy when we arrived so our spot was next to the road.
One bonus: short off-road drive to our spot
Great Spot Close to NP
The Road is OPEN as of 4/6.
I loved this campsite! Found a secluded spot farther back on the road surrounded by trees and a beautiful view of distant mountains. Perfect place to get the dog some exercise too. Quiet and close to Bryce Canyon entrance.
Closed on 3/19/22
We drove here and the road is closed. 3/19/22
Road to site is currently closed
The road to this site off the 12 is currently closed. 3/13/22 I assume because of the snow and mud.
Another amazing boondocking location!
We had an amazing experience here for 2 nights. Great spot options, wildlife, and cell service all in one. And only 15 minutes from Bryce Canyon NP entrance. Will definitely stay again!
Really good!
We arrived at night an even like that it was a really easy access. Not so much people amd easy to find!
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Lots of space, very close to Bryce
Great place to camp overnight if youâre looking for somewhere close to Bryce with a lot of open room. Arrived at night and the roads were in surprisingly good condition all graded with gravel and no large potholes or ruts which made it easy for my 2WD van.ïżŒ
There is a plethora of different campsites to choose from ranging from close to the main road to further back in some turnarounds. I probably only saw about five other people here while driving around and it was very quiet at night.
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So easy
Very easy to find and the main road is smooth. There were lots of people, but many sites too. I think it would be easy even in the dark.
Amazing views!
It was our first time in the Bryce Canyon Area. This was the perfect place to set up camo! We found a nice secluded spot on a hill with great views! Only a short drive in to Bryce Canyon National Park! Perfect to do some exploring during the day and relax back at camp not too far at night! Canât wait to go back and bring friends and family!
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Easy road and lots of space
This is a great location before Bryce NP. Easy access in our 4runner with rooftop tent and lots of open space. It was very windy, but as long as you situate yourself back in the trees it is minimal.
This is NOT in Bryce Canyon
This listing is in error, this site is not in Bryce Canyon NP as there is no vehicle dispersed camping in the park. This is on Dixie NF about 5 miles to west of Bryce Canyon City an is actually the Tom Best Spring FS #117 road dispersed camping area at MP 7.5 on hwy 12. My photos are of various Dixie NF Red Canyon scenes which are very similar to Bryce Canyon NP geology but you can hike with your dog, ride a Mt bike and Nat have to pay a NP entry fee.
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Great Boondocking Location
Plenty of available sites, many drive through. Many could accommodate our 35' motorhome. Among the tall pines yet enough sunlight for solar panels. Four bars of AT&T 4G. Ten miles to Bryce Canyon visitor center and 9 miles west to the Red Canyon visitor center.
Off-road vehicles are allowed in the area but few passed nearby and none were bothersome.
Great location. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Worth it
Just kept following the roads through the woods until I found a campsite along a ridge. Very beautiful views and clean camping areas. 2wd acceptable to get up there through the woods. Lots of space to camp, although I'm not sure how many "designated" campsites there are.
Dirt road
See photos
Free
See photos. Views of Red Canyon
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Off road
Great place to stay on the way to Bryce Canyon National Park.