If you’re looking to camp right on the doorstep of Zion without the crowds (or the fees), North Creek Dispersed is your ticket. We rolled up in our Fiber Stream, ready for some off-the-grid living, and North Creek didn’t disappoint.
With nothing but wide-open skies and the towering cliffs of Zion in the distance, it felt like we’d found our own little slice of paradise. No hustle, no bustle—just pure, unfiltered wilderness.
If you’re into the idea of camping near one of the most iconic parks in the country, but without the tourist chaos, this spot’s got your name written all over it.
About the North Creek Dispersed
North Creek Dispersed is about as bare-bones as it gets. No hookups, no bathrooms, no problem. It’s all about that wild, untamed Zion vibe.
The campsite is are tight, so you can’t really spread out and get your own slice of solitude. Needless to say, the views are stellar, with those red-rock cliffs standing tall in the distance. But be ready for some rugged terrain—both on the road getting there and at the site itself.
It’s primitive camping, no doubt, but that’s the charm. You’ll want to come prepared with all your essentials because once you’re out there, it’s just you and the desert.
Here’s our personal experience:
After spending a week in Moab, we decided to hurry over to Zion National Park to catch some mild temps and fall colors.
We landed at the North Creek boondocking area on BLM land in Virgin, Utah (12 miles from Zion). The site can fit 20+ campers, but is very limited on space for big rigs – possibly 3 or 4 large units can fit. We recommend it for tents, vans, and small travel trailers.
Location: Virgin, Utah
GPS: 37.2203, -113.1616
Date / Temp: We camped here for five nights in mid-October. The daytime highs were about 80 degrees with nights in the 50s.
Amenities: This site offers no amenities and practices a “Pack In, Pack Out” policy. Water may be available at a few gas stations in Hurricane, UT – but, we can’t confirm it.
Wifi / Cell: We received a 4G LTE signal with AT&T and T-Mobile (using our WeBoost Cell Booster). The speeds were excellent. We could stream Netflix & upload YouTube videos with ease.
Noise: This site was very crowded but relatively quiet. There are trees and shrubs between sites – keeping neighborly sounds to a minimum.
Grocery / Errands: Downtown Hurricane is 10 miles away. We could do all our shopping there and also wash our laundry in town. If you need a big grocery store or specialty items, St. George (20 miles) should have you covered.
Dog Friendly: This site is dog-friendly. River had a lot of space to play and explore. She loves rolling around in the fine red dirt!
Entertainment: Zion National Park is the area’s main attraction. It has so many beautiful hiking trails. The entry gate is about 12 miles from the campsite and is an easy drive.
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Hi guys, just watched your video of Angles Landing, loved it, GREAT Job, you really captured it. I did it in July and it was so crowded it was really dangerous doing the final climb due to the people.
Great pictures of the valley one of my favorite parks
I really enjoy your posts, thanks for sharing
Grateful for all you share with all of us!!! Thank you….
I love how you captured the experience, thank you! <3