Fire Rd 688 - Dispersed, near the Grand Canyon, Arizona, is a fantastic location for those seeking a bit of solitude in nature. This area offers a free camping experience with plenty of space to set up your tent or park your RV, allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors without the hassle of reservations.

Visitors have praised the privacy of the sites, with many finding clean, tucked-away spots that feel secluded despite a few fellow campers nearby. One camper noted, “There were a few other people there but everyone was spread out enough where there was plenty of privacy.” The lack of amenities like drinking water and toilets means you’ll need to come prepared, but the trade-off is a more authentic camping experience.

If you're planning to explore, you're just a short drive from the south entrance of the Grand Canyon, making it easy to spend your days hiking and taking in breathtaking views. Some campers have mentioned the convenience of a nearby general store for stocking up on supplies, which is a nice perk for those staying a while.

While the roads can be a bit rocky, many have successfully navigated them with standard vehicles. As one reviewer put it, “Be careful of driving far in as there are many rocks and holes.” Whether you're looking to unwind by a campfire or embark on an adventure, Fire Rd 688 offers a unique and peaceful escape into the wilderness.

The vast majority of all three ranger districts of the Kaibab National Forest is open to dispersed camping unless specifically restricted for reasons such as proximity to developed campgrounds or other natural or cultural resource concerns. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest outside of a developed campground. If you plan to disperse camp on the Kaibab National Forest, please review our Dispersed Camping Guidelines and Restrictions. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5313083.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd737153.pdf

Fire Rd 688 - Dispersed

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The Best Camping Near Grand Canyon, Arizona

We camped here in July of '22 for four nights. Many places to setup camp.

Great place to camp

Look out for Fire Road 688. Space is dispersed so you have as much privacy as you want. Only 10 minutes to the south entrance for GC.

Great dry camping for Grand Canyon

Plenty of spaces. Even for big rigs. Some places with a firepit. If muddy might be difficult to get out of some spots. 

Nice and quiet 

Clean, hidden sites away from others to camp. Be careful of driving far in as there are many rocks and holes. Filled up fast by the time we got there at 7pm on a Thursday. Good free place to tent camp!

Good spot

Stayed here for two nights found a nice spot a little ways back very accessible in our Honda Accord and still nice and tucked away. There were a few other people there but everyone was spread out enough where there was plenty of privacy. General store not too far away so you can stock up on supplies and a good location for going into the Grand Canyon during the day. 

Great Spot

Easy to navigate even towing a vehicle behind our RV. Quiet, wooded site away from road noise. Our site had a fire pit and wood provided when we pulled in. Approx 11 miles from the town Grand canyon village/ South rim of the grand canyon. 14 days consecutive stay limit. Dry camping. Leave no trace.

Quiet wooded camp site

Now, flat camping areas that go for miles! Check entrances and roads for extreme dips. Main road great. Close to the south rim for day trips. 14 day limit. AT&amp;T cell not good but Starlink works as long as you can get it between all the amazing trees! Will definitely be back.

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