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East Pocket in Sedona

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

East Pocket in Sedona offers a camping experience surrounded by rugged terrain with rocky formations and sparse vegetation. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, providing varied conditions throughout the year. Nearby attractions include the Red Rock State Park and Slide Rock State Park, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring natural landscapes.

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Forest Road 535 - East

Forest Road 535 - East

52 min away

Forest Road 535

Forest Road 535

53 min away

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Location

East Pocket in Sedona is located in Arizona

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Coordinates

34.97984 N
111.790985 W

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    Verified by 3 users
    Last on 11/19/25
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    Verified by 16 users
    Last on 11/19/25
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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 6 users
    Last on 11/19/25

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Nov. 6, 2025

Favorite Trip of the Year

We had an amazing time here! The sites did get very busy and it was tricky to find a good spot at first. Definitely get there early in the morning on the weekend so you can swipe a good spot. Our neighbors were very courteous and quiet. Don’t forget to put your food and trash away in your car at night. The animals definitely come out at night. There was one right outside our tent smelling the snack we kept with us. Also, don’t forget to back a travel toilet or seat so you can do your business and a tent or tarp to shield yourself. There’s no privacy for that out here. The bugs kept to themselves and we were able to see a lot of deer and birds once one of our neighbors left. 10/10 will come again

SiteEast Pocket
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of East Pocket in Sedona by Delilah P., November 6, 2025
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Reviewed Jul. 14, 2025

Awesome views, go during the week.

The views are amazing, it is an awesome place to visit, but I would recommend against camping, at least on weekends. There are people whose idea of camping is sharing their music with everyone well into the night and can't respect a shared space. It ruins the experience. If you can go during the week when few, if any, people are there, that's the key. The drive itself is an adventure, but doable in just about any car if it hasn't rained, or isn't going to rain. I would still recommend some kind of SUV. We did the trip in a CX-5 and a Santa Fe. If you have ever driven to Peralta trailhead, it's a lot like that except...... It's 20 miles long (about an hour), Get off at exit 337, go to FR532 and turn left at 231. Take that all the way in. Google has the route. It starts out smooth and dusty, progresses to washboard then becomes single lane and very rocky in some parts. Drive slow and avoid the larger ruts and you should be ok. It was tense toward the end as it got rockier, but like I said, an off- road vehicle is not required when dry. We lost service about 30 minutes in, but the map kept tracking us. We regained signal near the top (Verizon - no, not an endorsement). You'll get to a fork in the road that has a map posted. Continue straight past the map. Just when you think you are lost and can't find anything, the sites will start to appear. Keep going, don't settle for the first few. The views toward the end sites are well worth it.
Oh, by the way, there were cows lowing at around 4:30am one morning and it was unsettling, but, they are cows.

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  • Review photo of East Pocket in Sedona by Chris K., July 14, 2025
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Reviewed May. 12, 2025

Beautiful dispersed camping

The views are amazing. There is a high wind advisory until tomorrow night but other than that what a great site.

Siteedge of the mountain
Month of VisitMay
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at East Pocket in Sedona?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at East Pocket in Sedona, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does East Pocket in Sedona have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, East Pocket in Sedona does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at East Pocket in Sedona?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and good coverage for Verizon.