Zion's Perch — Zion National Park, Washington County

How we know thisCONFIDENCE · LIKELY

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World-class recommendation
GPS and field notes from veteran overlanders Dave vouches for. The source
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Researched
Checked and detailed by Dave — five decades in the field. Public data — no copyright on coordinates
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Recommended
Marked a standout on the list. Not the same as verified on the ground.
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Verified on the ground
No dated visit here yet. Stays Likely until Dave's stood on it — or the crowd confirms

A world-class recommendation — GPS and notes from veteran overlanders Dave vouches for, carried and detailed across his five decades in the field. Coordinates and facts are public. Confidence stays Likely until Dave's been there or the crowd confirms — then real field notes replace this.

At this pin

A park site on public land, Washington County. The facts below are structured data from Dave's list; the write-up is being rebuilt from real field notes, so it's held at Likely until it's confirmed on the ground.

✓ Fire ring

✓ Primitive

– No 4×4 required

✓ Cell signal (reported)

Stay limits vary by unit — many USFS/BLM areas cap dispersed camping around 14 days, but not all. Confirm the current rule and road status with the managing office before you commit.

Dave was here

Not logged yet. This site is on Dave's list, but there's no dated personal visit for this exact spot. When there is, his notes and photos land here — and confidence moves toward Verified.

Area guide — unverified

Regional context — documented in or near this area, not verified for this exact spot.

Zion National Park in Washington County, Utah, is home to the iconic 'Angels Landing,' a challenging hike with stunning vistas. The park also features the 'Narrows,' a hike through the narrowest section of Zion Canyon. For a serene experience, visit the 'Emerald Pools,' known for their lush surroundings and tranquil waters.

Animals in the area

🏞️ Zion National Park is a haven for diverse wildlife. 🐾 Animals: Mule Deer, Golden Eagle, Red Rock Squirrel, Bighorn Sheep, Peregrine Falcon.

Birds in the area

Peregrine Falcon, California Condor, Mountain Bluebird, Canyon Wren, and Black-throated Gray Warbler.

What we don't know

Road surface & last-mile access
How many rigs fit
Cell coverage by carrier
Seasonal / winter access
Current fire restrictions
Water access from the pin
Shade & wind exposure
Noise / neighbors

Everything you need — measured from camp

Nearest: Water 3 mi · Dump 4 mi · Propane 60 mi · Fuel 2 mi · Grocery 2 mi · Mechanic 11 mi · Pharmacy 14 mi

A rough supply run — closest of each, nearest first

1 Fuel2 mi
2 Grocery2 mi
3 Water3 mi
4 Dump4 mi
5 Propane60 mi

Ordered by straight-line distance, not a routed loop — real drive-time is the refinement coming.

Straight-line miles from camp — real roads run longer; drive-time is the refinement coming. Nearest few per category, from the Rockies dataset. Treat all natural water. Open in Google Maps ↗

Animals in the area

Birds in the area

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