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Forest Road 611

Forest Road 611, near the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, is a fantastic spot for those seeking stunning views and a bit of solitude. This location offers a unique camping experience with sites that provide breathtaking overlooks of the canyon and surrounding valleys, making it a favorite among visitors.

The area is known for its spacious sites, allowing campers to spread out and enjoy the natural beauty without feeling cramped. Many have praised the peaceful atmosphere, with one camper noting, “We enjoyed the site better than the actual park.” While there are no amenities like drinking water or electric hookups, the lack of distractions makes it a perfect escape for those looking to unwind in nature.

Accessing the area requires a bit of a drive down a gravel road, but it’s manageable for most vehicles if you take it slow. Reviewers have mentioned that the journey is worth it, with one stating, “We spontaneously stayed 2 nights instead of one!” Just be prepared for some rough patches along the way, and keep an eye out for the occasional mosquito in the evenings.

For those who love to hike, the nearby North Rim offers trails that lead to incredible vistas. Whether you’re camping in a tent or an RV, Forest Road 611 is a great choice for anyone wanting to soak in the beauty of the Grand Canyon while enjoying a quiet night under the stars.

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Location

Forest Road 611 is located in Arizona

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Coordinates

36.39449133 N
112.1157973 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Stay Connected

  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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 Sep. 13, 2024

Perfect!

Very nice tranquil camping spot. We stayed here for two nights with our van when visiting the North Rim of Grand Canyon that's 10 minutes away.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Annisa A., September 13, 2024
Reviewed Jul. 25, 2024

Stunning

Beautiful site with plenty of space from other campers. It was a beautiful view of the Grand Canyon and surrounding valley. Camped on the edge of a cliff (other sites where more family friendly). We enjoyed the site better than the actual park. A little out of the way but only about a 15 minute drive to the north rim entrance gate. First turn off of 67 headed south after the country store. Just keep headed strait on the dirt road. Don’t veir right. There are still sites down there but not nearly as pretty. Would 100% recommend to any Grand Canyon visitors or if you’re just looking for an amazing spot to stay for the night.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Ryan A., July 25, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Ryan A., July 25, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Ryan A., July 25, 2024
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Reviewed Jul. 6, 2024

Best East Rim overlook

This site was stunning! Recommended by the Visitor Center!

We are here with a Camper van no 4WD and it was doable. Good gravel road, take it slowly and you will have no problems! Here we have 2 blocks LTE but most important… clear sky, fresh air, incredible overlook… we spontaneously stayed 2 nights than just one!

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Christin B., July 6, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Christin B., July 6, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Christin B., July 6, 2024
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Reviewed Jun. 9, 2024

Amazing views

Got the last spot down. Need 4x4 to get to but had the best views.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Daniel B., June 9, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Daniel B., June 9, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Daniel B., June 9, 2024
Reviewed Jun. 4, 2024

Beautiful isolated spot overlooking North Rim Grand Canyon

Turn left onto forest road 611 as you head towards the north rim on 67. Stay with 611 and ignore Google Maps. About 5 arduous miles in you’ll see a parking lot and put toilet for Kaibab trailhead. Go another mile or so and you’ll start seeing spots. Spots on the right have a view overlooking the GC. Incredibly beautiful!

Negatives: rough gravel and dirt road (about 6 miles took us about 30-40 min in our converted ambulance and was rough going on the motorcycle too); mosquitos were treacherous starting at about 4:30 until dark. Positives: super private, stunningly beautiful. We stayed four nights and loved it. Attaching a photo of a forest service map with marked spots that was shared with us. Fewer spaces for big rigs but definitely plenty for everyone. We moved after the first night to a less shady spot for solar & Starlink but most spots were shady.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Shelley & Derek , June 4, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Shelley & Derek , June 4, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Shelley & Derek , June 4, 2024
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Reviewed Oct. 16, 2023

Awesome camping spot

First time camping in area and was very pleased with options. Spots were along road, some on the rim others in the forest. There were various sizes and most could accommodate travel trailers. The area near the end of the road requires high clearance 4x4 to access and that area was the busiest. We chose the spot at the Y. It had a great view and plenty of room. No facilities. There was a vault toilet at trailhead a mile or two back down road. Plenty of fallen limbs and trees for firewood. AT&T cell service was spotty.

Sitesite at the Y towards end of road
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Sandra W., October 16, 2023
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Sandra W., October 16, 2023
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Sandra W., October 16, 2023
Reviewed Jun. 23, 2023

Gorgeous Views

Took the road down pretty far and ended up seeing some great views. No service for AT&T, bathrooms and hiking spots about halfway down the road

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Justin C., June 23, 2023
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Justin C., June 23, 2023
  • Review photo of Forest Road 611 by Justin C., June 23, 2023
Reviewed Jun. 17, 2023

Quiet and easy to find

Just turn off the main road onto FR-610 and follow along the washboard dirt road until you reach the turn off for 611. There are about 4 sites with fire pits before the road gets really rough. This seems like a great overnight spot as there were four or five arrivals in the night (including us.) It rained the night we arrived and the doom and gloom was definitely a damper but mostly it was a quiet and low-key spot.

Month of VisitJune

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Forest Road 611?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Forest Road 611, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Forest Road 611 have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Forest Road 611 does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Forest Road 611?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.