Dispersed Camping At Dave’s Hollow Outside Bryce Canyon National Park

If you’re looking for some free camping just minutes away from Bryce Canyon National Park look no further than Dave’s Hollow.

Dave’s Hollow is part of the Powell Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest in Utah. This free camping area is run by the US Forest Service.

There is a 16-day stay limit within a 60-day period. Campsites are on a first come, first served basis. It is open year-round for visitors to use.

Camping is allowed only in designated numbered campsites. There are 16 or 26 campsites in total.

This is boondocking so no bathrooms, water, or hook-ups can be found here. There are no trashcans so whatever you pack in make sure you pack out.

Pets are allowed, but please be sure to pick up after them.

There were homemade fire rings in most of the sites for campfires. As always be sure to check on any fire restrictions in the area before starting a fire.

Always make sure every spark is out before going to bed or leaving camp.

We had both Verizon and AT&T cell service during our stay so you’ll be able to stay connected during your visit.

There are a variety of sites to choose from and any size rig can fit here.

If you want a nice shady spot it shouldn’t be a problem. If you’re running solar though, you’ll have no problem topping off those batteries every day in other spots as well.

Dave’s Hollow is a large area consisting of a number of intertwining roads. You kinda have to go exploring to find a spot especially if you want a little solitude. The spots are spaced out pretty far apart though.

Most of the roads are in good shape, but some are very rutted in areas. This is a popular spot for ATV riders so they have caused some damage to the roads when they are wet.

We actually had to pull two people out in a 24-hour period during our stay. We got a lot of rain one day and a section of the road right past our spot was in bad shape and they got stuck.

I always recommend scouting a road out ahead before taking your rig down it.

It is only a five minute drive to reach the visitor center at Bryce Canyon National Park. This was our first visit to the park and it quickly became our favorite national park to date.

You can read all my blog posts on the park here.

I highly recommend hiking the Mossy Cave Trail during your visit and the Fairyland Loop Trail should not be missed.

Bryce Canyon City is also less than five minutes away and has gas, propane, gift shops, and a laundromat. There are also campgrounds and hotels to stay at.

They have a small grocery store, but it was super expensive. I suggest stocking up on food and supplies before your visit.

We really enjoyed our stay and would camp here again.

Dave’s Hollow is a great place to camp and so conveniently located to an amazing national park.

It did get a bit busy on the weekends with the area filling up with campers and people driving their ATVs. Weekends are always busier though and for most of our stay it was quiet and we never felt unsafe.