Tom's Best Spring Dispersed Camping
Dixie National Forest
Write a Review Toms Best Spring Rd. (FR-117) Panguitch, UT 84759 435-676-9300 435-865-3700 Official WebsiteGPS: 37.728, -112.2487
Overview of Tom's Best Spring Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by The Wandering Shores on 11/20/2024
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Jackiehollander on 5/13/2023
Pad Type dirt
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 7,841 ft / 2,389 m
Max Stay 16
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Tom's Best Spring Dispersed Camping
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 435-676-9300
mscheff asked on 1/1/2022
Would a 40 foot 5th wheel be ok to drive in this dispersed camping area?
C.Gracey asked on 2/5/2022
New to boondocking. Do many people leave their trailers alone there while exploring Bryce Canyon in the daytime?
camper-869253 asked on 9/4/2023
Has anyone camp here with a RV during late December? I am wondering, will this place be accessible during that time. ...
camper-779568 asked on 8/15/2023
Our camper needs 13' height & 9.5' width of tree clearance. Is this doable?
happycampers asked on 5/6/2022
My husband will need to work for part of our travel at Tom's Best Spring. He is a computer programmer and I am wonde...
Carpe_RVin' asked on 6/3/2021
People are reporting good cell signal but can anyone confirm that speeds are good?
afonte asked on 9/8/2020
How likely is it you can grab a spot here? Like, how full does it get? TIA
Mal asked on 8/15/2020
Curious to know if this camping area can accommodate a 19ft. travel trailer. Any pull through sites? Cheers!
Reviews of Tom's Best Spring Dispersed Camping 150 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 11/20/2024
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Last reported 5/29/2023
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Last reported 10/15/2023
“Great place close to Bryce!”
Reviewed 10/19/2021
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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We loved this place. Just try not to go on the weekend...its more crowded, but we did manage to find a spot! It was very unlevel, but so close to Bryce!! We enjoyed it!
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AshleyPeeples would stay here again
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“Excellent”
Reviewed 10/8/2021
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We stayed one night passing from Bruce to Zion. Once you enter the area the road goes on for miles and miles. Lots of campers of all sizes spread out in woods and open spots in first mile or so. Then it thins out. We stayed a couples miles in right before the fence crossing with the yellow markers. We saw campers roll by us past this m... more
We stayed one night passing from Bruce to Zion. Once you enter the area the road goes on for miles and miles. Lots of campers of all sizes spread out in woods and open spots in first mile or so. Then it thins out. We stayed a couples miles in right before the fence crossing with the yellow markers. We saw campers roll by us past this marker so I think you can keep on going and find lots more places to camp farther in. Great for stargazing and privacy. Beautiful sunset if not cloudy. Highly recommend.
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Willis Boyd would stay here again
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“Beautiful, dreamy campsite, we would have stayed longer if we could”
Reviewed 9/29/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 10 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Truck Camper) |
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This campsite in Dixie National Forest was amazing! TONS of dispersed sites, as close or far away from people as you want to be. We saw pronghorn grazing almost every night, the weather was beautiful, and we didn't want to leave. Easy access for most rigs, really big rigs will want to go further down the road, there are some great open... more
This campsite in Dixie National Forest was amazing! TONS of dispersed sites, as close or far away from people as you want to be. We saw pronghorn grazing almost every night, the weather was beautiful, and we didn't want to leave. Easy access for most rigs, really big rigs will want to go further down the road, there are some great open spots for folks with solar as well as nice secluded spots in the trees. Very convenient to Red Canyon Campground dump station, potable water and dumpster, only $6. Easy drive to the park gate and to Tropic for groceries and laundry. Cell service was good but not great, had no problem working and streaming anything we wanted. We loved it and can't wait to come back.
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@fearoftheknownrv would stay here again
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“Excellent private sites, very close to Bryce Canyon ”
Reviewed 8/8/2021
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Large, private sites with a fire ring. No services, close to Bryce Canyon. The price is right! Beautiful stargazing!
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“Perfect quality area, free, and quiet.”
Reviewed 7/19/2021
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Stayed with only a tent and it was comfortable! Free and quality area. There is a fire ban (from my understanding) but there are several fire rings to be used. We did not see much wildlife besides squirrels (no bears or mountain lions.) Absolutely would come here again!
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HaillieMarie would stay here again
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“First time boondocking”
Reviewed 7/14/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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I was nervous before I came because I never done dispersed camping but the reviews here made me think it would be ok. We got here the Thursday before Memorial weekend and we were able to find a gigantic site for us and our friends towing an Airtream Basecamp. Lots of space for us to enjoy and appreciate the nature. The only compla... more
I was nervous before I came because I never done dispersed camping but the reviews here made me think it would be ok.
We got here the Thursday before Memorial weekend and we were able to find a gigantic site for us and our friends towing an Airtream Basecamp.
Lots of space for us to enjoy and appreciate the nature.
The only complain I have is that we were by one of the main roads (a site within a few minutes off the second right turn) and we had a lot of traffic driving by which caused a lot of dust on our rigs. So make sure to drive a little further to get a more private site, it's definitely worth it!
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Paty would stay here again
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“beautiful at night!”
Reviewed 7/13/2021
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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the stars were so gorgeous here since bryce canyon is known to have some of the clearest skies in the country. just a few miles from Sunrise Point in Bryce Canyon National Park. there are plenty of spaces that are dispersed but you could still kind of see other campers, which did not bother us. fire hazards are extremely high this summ... more
the stars were so gorgeous here since bryce canyon is known to have some of the clearest skies in the country. just a few miles from Sunrise Point in Bryce Canyon National Park. there are plenty of spaces that are dispersed but you could still kind of see other campers, which did not bother us. fire hazards are extremely high this summer so be careful.
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“Very nice area with lot's of beautifull spots”
Reviewed 7/9/2021
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | no site numbers |
| RV Length: | 35' (Fifth Wheel) |
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On the edges of the area you can have a nice view while still being in the shade of the trees. It's at a relative high altitude so a bit cooler than the surrounding areas. And some really nice mountainbike trails around. We loved it. Nice vibe. You will not be alone but the next neighbor is at least 300 feet away. We stayed here with a... more
On the edges of the area you can have a nice view while still being in the shade of the trees. It's at a relative high altitude so a bit cooler than the surrounding areas. And some really nice mountainbike trails around. We loved it. Nice vibe. You will not be alone but the next neighbor is at least 300 feet away. We stayed here with a 35ft fifth wheel.
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tom would stay here again
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“Woodsy and close to Bryce ”
Reviewed 7/9/2021
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 35' (Travel Trailer) |
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When we pulled in it was obvious this is as popular a campground as we had read. There were at least 10 rigs and car campers. There was plenty of room and it had a campground feel. We had no trouble finding a spot for our 35’ trailer. There was a fire ring and we had a reasonable distance from other campers. We were a little farther ba... more
When we pulled in it was obvious this is as popular a campground as we had read. There were at least 10 rigs and car campers. There was plenty of room and it had a campground feel. We had no trouble finding a spot for our 35’ trailer. There was a fire ring and we had a reasonable distance from other campers. We were a little farther back and noticed that the Verizon cell signal was pretty slow but we ran speed test at the front end and it was much faster. There was plenty signal to work from. So if you’re digital nomads try to snag a spot closer to the entrance! Minutes from Bryce and the night sky was awesome. Only real detractor was a bit of an aggressive large fly population during the day. We were in Bryce for the day so it didn’t bother us except when we were setting up and breaking down. Happy Camping!
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Cole would stay here again
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“Great place to boondock!”
Reviewed 7/3/2021
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Travel Trailer) |
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Smack dab in the middle of Red Canyon and Bryce Canyon, had no trouble finding a spot for our little trailer 0.9 miles from entrance to Tom's Best Spring Rd. As many others have said, the main road can be dusty so keep that in mind when selecting a site. We were lucky in that it rained and that kept dust to a minimum. Honestly, the dus... more
Smack dab in the middle of Red Canyon and Bryce Canyon, had no trouble finding a spot for our little trailer 0.9 miles from entrance to Tom's Best Spring Rd. As many others have said, the main road can be dusty so keep that in mind when selecting a site. We were lucky in that it rained and that kept dust to a minimum. Honestly, the dust before it rained was less than we are used to in our beloved White Mountains of Arizona. Special shout out to "Salty Vet Adventures" for his review and comments to help us decide to make the 8 hour drive. Saw tents, Sprinter Vans, trailers, 5th Wheels and plenty of class A motor-homes. BTW, first time in my life boondocking that our trailer didn't have to be leveled side to side. I must have checked everyday we were there, cause I was in disbelief. :)
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“Confusing directions from the reviews”
Reviewed 5/9/2020
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We saw the sign for Toms best spring from Johns Valley rd. We had no cell/internet service so we were a bit confused as how far to drive before we started to see the dispersed camping sites. We did see the actual Toms Spring, as you do have to drive through Hunt creek to get to it. When we finally obtained cell/internet service we re... more
We saw the sign for Toms best spring from Johns Valley rd. We had no cell/internet service so we were a bit confused as how far to drive before we started to see the dispersed camping sites. We did see the actual Toms Spring, as you do have to drive through Hunt creek to get to it.
When we finally obtained cell/internet service we realized we were coming from the opposite direction.
We were able to find a decent site to camp for 1 night. As it was a bit busy.
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