Within Coconino National Forest, Edge of the World (East Pocket) provides free dispersed camping at nearly 8,000 feet elevation with views extending across the Sedona valley below. The US Forest Service manages this remote site, accessible only via a challenging dirt road that campers consistently describe as rough and washboarded.
The drive to reach these clifftop sites takes considerable time and patience. Multiple reviewers report 2-2.5 hour journeys from both Flagstaff and Sedona, with the final stretch requiring vehicles capable of handling rocks, ruts, and occasional muddy sections. Megan notes the road was "severely washboard nearly all the way" with "several large puddles we needed to navigate around." Higher clearance vehicles perform better on this route, though some reviewers managed the access in standard cars.
The camping area features about half a dozen established sites with fire rings, scattered along the cliff edge and back into the forested areas. Prime spots offer direct canyon views, while sites set back in the trees provide more shelter from wind. Campers report strong cell service at the cliff-edge locations and note the area stays consistently windy due to the exposed position. Fallen wood is readily available for campfires throughout the forested terrain.
Weekday visits typically offer better site availability, as weekend crowds can fill the premium view spots quickly. Hunters frequent the area during appropriate seasons, and wildlife signs include mountain lions, requiring standard backcountry awareness. The elevation provides cooler temperatures than lower desert areas, with reviewers noting chilly nights even during warmer months.
Plan for complete self-sufficiency, as the remote location offers no services or easy exit once committed to the rough access road.
Description
It is labelled as East Pocket on a map, but known to locals as “The End of The World,” the perfect nickname to describe this climactic viewpoint. Flagstaff sits upon a lofty plateau carpeted in high-elevation pine forest, but just south of town, the bottom drops out. Below a craggy rim of volcanic rock, the land takes a precipitous plunge into an entirely different world of red rock and sandstone towers. This is the realm of Sedona, and End of The World overlooks all of it.
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Location
Dispersed CampingEdge of the World (East Pocket) is located in Arizona
Coordinates
34.98107814096745 N
111.79079932905177 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 5/2/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 23 usersLast on 5/2/26
- AT&TPossible CoverageVerified by 30 usersLast on 5/2/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 5/2/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 23 usersLast on 5/2/26
- AT&TPossible CoverageVerified by 30 usersLast on 5/2/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 6 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 2 hrs 10 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 2 hrs 44 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 4 hrs from Lake Havasu City, AZ









































































