Established Camping
DeMotte National Forest Campground
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 16, 2024 through May 14, 2025.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 16, 2024 through May 14, 2025.
DeMotte National Forest Campground, near the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. With a mix of tent and RV sites, it’s a cozy place to set up camp and enjoy the great outdoors.
This campground is known for its clean facilities, including well-maintained vault toilets and trash collection. Visitors have praised the picnic tables and fire pits at each site, making it easy to gather around for meals and stories. One camper noted, “The site was very spacious and the campground nice and quiet, clean and well kept.”
If you’re up for some adventure, you’re just a stone's throw from the stunning trails of the Grand Canyon. Many campers have enjoyed hiking the nearby Arizona Trail, with breathtaking views and plenty of wildlife to spot. Plus, there’s a store across the road for any last-minute supplies or snacks you might need.
While the campground doesn’t offer electric hookups or showers, the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful surroundings more than make up for it. Campers have shared experiences of hearing wolves howling at night and enjoying the serene beauty of the forest. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or just looking for a weekend escape, DeMotte National Forest Campground is a solid choice for your next outdoor adventure.
Description
National Forest
Kaibab National Forest
Overview
The DeMotte Campground is located within the North Kaibab Ranger District just seven miles north of the entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim. This is about 25 miles south of the Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center on Arizonas Highway 67.
Recreation
Visitors to the DeMotte Campground enjoy camping and picnicking, sight-seeing and wildlife viewing. Enjoy a visit to the North Rim from mid-May through mid-October; the road is closed during winter. Hiking trails, spruce-fir and Ponderosa pine forests and unparalleled views of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Natural Features
Many species of wildlife call the Kaibab home, including the tassel-eared Kaibab squirrel, found nowhere else in the world, and numerous species of birds.
Nearby Attractions
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park.
Reservation Info
Generally open mid-May to mid-October for overnight camping, depending on weather. For specific dates and reservations contact www.recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777.
Location
DeMotte National Forest Campground is located in Arizona
Directions
From Kanab, UT the facility is 40 miles (35 miles from Fredonia, AZ) south on U.S. Route 89A to AZ State Route 67, at Jacob Lake. Then south 25 miles on AZ State Route 67 to DeMotte campground. From Bitter Springs intersection of U.S. 89 and 89A. Take 89A north 55 miles to Jacob Lake. Then south 25 miles on AZ State Route 67 to DeMotte campground.
Address
HC 64 Box 65
Fredonia, AZ 86022
Coordinates
36.4111111 N
112.1347222 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TPoor
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites