Near Bryce Canyon there are a number of campgrounds and dispersed camping areas in the
Dixie National Forest. Red Canyon is a popular one. There is also
Kodachrome Basin State Park. Near capitol Reef, we have also stayed at Wonderland. Thousand Lakes in Torrey is also popular. There are campgrounds and dispersed camping opportunities in the
Fishlake National Forest. There is a lot to see along the
UT-12 Scenic Byway that you will miss if you just drive through. I recommend exploring it for at least a day from each end.