Best Free Camping Near Zion & Kanab, UT
3 free & low-cost dispersed spots within 40 miles
Kanab is the launchpad for Zion's east entrance, Bryce, Grand Staircase-Escalante, and the North Rim. Dozens of free BLM pullouts line Hwy 89 and the roads out to White Pocket and The Wave — a mecca for photographers on a budget.
Best time to visit
April – May, September – October
Insider tips
- House Rock Valley Road (BLM 1065) is the free camping corridor for Wave permit holders.
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes area has designated free BLM camping just north of the state park.
- Zion itself has no free camping — dispersed on Kolob Terrace Road is the closest option (30 min north).
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Top 3 free camping spots near Kanab / Zion East
- 1Coral Pink Sand Dunes DispersedPublic Land (BLM)· Kanab, UT· 11.4 mi from Kanab / Zion East
Free BLM camping.
- 2Shingle Creek Rest AreaRest Area· Glendale, UT· 23.1 mi from Kanab / Zion East
Shingle Creek Rest Area — Rest Area
- 3Rest AreaRest Area· Washington County, UT· 27.8 mi from Kanab / Zion East
Rest Area — Rest Area
Kanab / Zion East boondocking — FAQ
Where is the closest free camping to Zion National Park?
Kolob Terrace Road and BLM land off Hwy 9 west of Virgin, UT are the closest free dispersed sites to Zion's main canyon (about 30 minutes).