If you’re planning a trip to Southern Utah and want to camp for FREE, Old Highway 89 near Mount Carmel is one of the best dispersed camping areas you’ll find — especially if you want easy access to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, and the quiet pine country of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. This area gives you the freedom to pick your own campsite, wake up to mountain views, and explore some of the most iconic landscapes in the American Southwest without paying for a crowded campground. Located just minutes from the small community of Mount Carmel, Old Highway 89 is a scenic stretch of road that leads you into rugged open space managed by public land agencies that allow dispersed camping. You’ll find pull-offs, dirt roads, and open clearings where you can set up a tent, park an SUV, or bring a

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