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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 camper-835735 on 9/11/2023
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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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 139 people have reviewed this location.
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“My Favorite Spot”
Reviewed 9/11/2023
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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After 3 months on the road, this is by far one of my favorite spots. Lots of space, but rig friendly and amazing views. You can either choose to see a piece of the canyon or be in the woods if you want to be super secluded. Though, there is only Verizon service near the dirt road. Best part there were no bugs.
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camper-835735 would stay here again
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“Everyone Is Very Respectfully. Lots Of Space To Fit Everyone”
Reviewed 8/13/2023
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Excellent boondock place.
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camper-696238 would stay here again
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“Great camping and lots of spots!”
Reviewed 7/7/2023
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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There were so many campsites in this area, and most of them were quite big (lots of RVs in the area), but we still felt like we had privacy. We were tent camping there in mid June and had great weather. Beautiful views of the night sky. Very easy drive into Bryce Canyon National Park from here.
lyds1331 would stay here again
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“Excellent Spot, Very Close To Bryce”
Reviewed 6/29/2023
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed 4 nights while visiting Bryce Canyon and have to say, this was a memorable camp location. The spots are pretty big and easily accessible. We arrived and there were plenty of sites available - only maybe 6-7 rigs. There is plenty of room to spread out and have privacy. We have a light 21’ trailer and standard 2WD F-150 and had... more
We stayed 4 nights while visiting Bryce Canyon and have to say, this was a memorable camp location. The spots are pretty big and easily accessible. We arrived and there were plenty of sites available - only maybe 6-7 rigs. There is plenty of room to spread out and have privacy. We have a light 21’ trailer and standard 2WD F-150 and had i issues with access - so don’t worry about that unless maybe there has been a lot of rain. You are very close to the park. Dump and fill up your water tanks for $5.00 in the park - don’t pay $20 in town. Saturday nights some months is a rodeo and I recommend it. A great time. We would absolutely stay here again.
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Jmikeb76 would stay here again
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“Amazing! ”
Reviewed 6/28/2023
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This might be my new favorite dispersed site. I’m traveling alone so it makes me feel better to be close enough to see other campers but not so close we’re on top of each other. This was perfect. I can see 4 other RVs from my site but still have tons of privacy. Only about 1/3 of the sites are taken so seems to be plenty of room. Maybe... more
This might be my new favorite dispersed site. I’m traveling alone so it makes me feel better to be close enough to see other campers but not so close we’re on top of each other. This was perfect. I can see 4 other RVs from my site but still have tons of privacy. Only about 1/3 of the sites are taken so seems to be plenty of room. Maybe on a weekend it gets more crowded? The road in was easy too and only about 15 minutes from Bryce. The other people staying here that I encountered when finding my spot/ going for a walk are super friendly. Really quiet and peaceful stay.
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“Great Spot Close To Bryce Canyon. Several Spots To Choose From”
Reviewed 6/20/2023
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Main road in is well maintained. No concerns in our Sprinter van
camper-636150 would stay here again
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“Quiet stay”
Reviewed 6/15/2023
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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This seemed to be a popular spot as we saw a lot of spots already taken. Despite that there was room and we found a secluded spot. It was easy to find and just off the main road, easy drive to Bryce Canyon shuttle stop. It's a bit of a bumpy ride but not too bad for our 20ft van. This is a beautiful spot.
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Gobl_lumpz would stay here again
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“Clean, quiet, good roads early in”
Reviewed 6/5/2023
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Got busy later on but there are plenty of spots depending on how far you are willing to drive.
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Sopia399 would stay here again
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“Beautiful, large sites! ”
Reviewed 6/5/2023
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Great sites, spread out nicely with rock fire rings. Have a high-clearance vehicle to go farther back where it's quieter/less busy, but there were plenty of sites.
Great for tenting, also saw lots of RVs.
About 15 min (easy drive) from Bryce Canyon.
Would definitely stay again!
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mmminis15 would stay here again
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“Awesome Spot”
Reviewed 5/29/2023
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Beautiful national forests with tons of spots to camp for free. Lovely pine trees and nice and quiet, even some spots with Mountain View’s. Definitely recommend.
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camper-809949 would stay here again
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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.
Those leaving reviews should add a bit more details and direction.
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