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Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed

Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed, near the Grand Canyon, Arizona, is a fantastic spot for those who crave a bit of solitude while still being close to one of nature's wonders. This area offers a variety of sites, many equipped with fire rings and pits, perfect for cozy evenings under the stars.

Visitors have noted that the road leading in can be bumpy, but the journey is worth it for the stunning views and peaceful surroundings. As one camper shared, “We found a wonderful large spot with a fire ring,” highlighting the spaciousness and privacy available if you venture a bit further down the road.

Wildlife is abundant here, with campers reporting sightings of elk and hearing the calls of mountain lions and coyotes at night. The proximity to the Grand Canyon makes it an ideal base for exploring the park, with easy access to its breathtaking vistas. Just keep in mind that the area has no amenities, so come prepared for a true back-to-nature experience.

Whether you're parking your RV or pitching a tent, this location provides a quiet retreat where you can unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. Many campers have praised the location for its tranquility, making it a solid choice for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle.

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Location

Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed is located in Arizona

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Coordinates

35.988219010101346 N
112.13384133187596 W

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Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 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 Nov. 22, 2024

Beautiful

It was fairly busy with people coming in and out. Perfect for our night there. There were even some fire pits available.

Month of VisitNovember
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2024

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Reviewed Oct. 15, 2024

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Reviewed Aug. 19, 2024

Great Spot!

We camped here for 2 nights while visiting the Grand Canyon. Quiet spots tucked a little ways off the highway. We didn’t have any trouble finding a campsite as there are numerous around. Definitely worth saving on the list!

There is also an RV campground in town, a mile or so down the road, where you can fill up water if you run out!

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Cameron L., August 19, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Cameron L., August 19, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Cameron L., August 19, 2024
Reviewed May. 29, 2024

Forest Road 328

Turn left onto Forest Road 328 as you’re headed toward the south rim entrance and drive down a bumpy dirt road about 1/4 mile, cross over the cattle guard and then you’ll find tons of established sites many with rings and fire pits. We stayed five nights at the first ringed site on the right. So easy to park our converted ambulance and motorcycle into the park each day. A little dusty and we often had folks show up to share our area after dark because we were so close to the road but sites go back for miles if you want more privacy. From the turn off to the entrance station is 0.7 miles so if you don’t get going before 9:30 or after 4 you may have a hard time turning into the park because the line will go past the road. No amenities but just a fantastic location for exploring GCNP.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Shelley & Derek , May 29, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Shelley & Derek , May 29, 2024
Reviewed Apr. 21, 2024

Quiet camping

Nice little tuck away. Definitely a bumpy road finding a good spot. Most spots I saw had fire pits. Only a few cars went through until about 9pm. Was a wonderful location overall. You can’t beat it for free!

Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Apr. 20, 2024

Amazing

Amazing sites with beautiful views and the ability to be secluded if you choose to do so (4x4 recommended for these areas).

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by victor F., April 20, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by victor F., April 20, 2024
Reviewed Apr. 4, 2024

Eventful night

The campsite itself was amazing! We did end up having to move locations due to a grizzly being in our area. The stars were unreal and we were able to see the starlink satellites. There were a few other campers around which made us feel safer as we were scared of the grizzly lol. There is definitely A LOT of wildlife in the area as we heard mountain lions and coyotes. We lived the convenience of this camp site because Grand Canyon is literally right next to it. I highly recommend this area!

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by amanda R., April 4, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by amanda R., April 4, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by amanda R., April 4, 2024
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2024

Quiet and expansive

There were so many options for campsites here it was incredible. It was so close to the Grand Canyon entrance and super easy to find.

Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Seychelle R., January 2, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Seychelle R., January 2, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Seychelle R., January 2, 2024
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Reviewed Nov. 17, 2023

Quiet spot

Easy to find, gravel road with some bumps and holes, but easy for our RV 25ft 2WD. Spend only one night, did hear only one car pasing during the night.

Siteabout 1/2 mi down the road at left site
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Ferdi S., November 17, 2023
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2023

Wonderfull for dispered, less crowded

We drove further the 328 road and found a wonderful large spot with fire ring. Forest roads under the Grand Canyon are probably always crowded, but here we felt both very private and safe. One of the best spots of our journey. Don't be affraid to drive further the road to find a nice space.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Pavla L., October 11, 2023
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Pavla L., October 11, 2023
Reviewed Sep. 23, 2023

Perfect Spot

The road in is narrow and on some sides there have been cut deep gutters to catch the rain runoff. I got nervous about turning around our 20 ft motorhome, but we found a spot and it worked out. Our spot had a nice fire ring, and 9space for a tent. We heard two big noisy trucks race by about 8:00 p.m. and then all was quiet after that.

SiteOurs: 35.9939652, -112.1373328.
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Guy G., September 23, 2023
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Guy G., September 23, 2023
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2023

Grand canyon dispersed camping

Beautiful, peaceful camp site. Other than occasional car passing down gravel road nearby its very quiet. There are stones placed for fire pit.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Jason , August 28, 2023
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Jason , August 28, 2023
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Jason , August 28, 2023
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Reviewed May. 21, 2023

Great dispersed area right outside GCNP

Drove in only about 1/4 mile and sites were available off gravel road. Road wasn't bad, dry this time, few holes & ridges. Camp we chose had 2 fire rings of rock, a circle loop drive back to road. Plenty of down, dead, dinky wood to gather. Elk along area and other wildlife in the night sounds. Our site had large Ponderosa amid low scrub and rock. Look out when rains come, gets greasy and of course, red. Best aspect is the proximity to Grand Canyon NP south entrance! Literally the first road on the west side heading out of south entrance.

Sitealong road just over 1/4 mile in on north side
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed May. 9, 2023

Perfect!!

We are on our way home to Tulsa from Grand Canyon and needed to stay overnight. Perfect secluded spot

Month of VisitMay
Reviewed May. 4, 2023

Grand Canyon Camping

This is an awesome camping spot just outside of the Grand Canyon! It is bery secluded and quite! The only downside is how fast people drive down the road. It really stirs up the dirt.

Site2.4 miles in
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Joshua M., May 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Joshua M., May 4, 2023
Reviewed Apr. 29, 2023

Dispersed camping

So glad we found this place since Mather campground was full when we arrived into town around 6pm. Found an open site a little ways down the road with a flat area to pitch our tent and a fire ring someone had set up before us. Such a serene camping experience.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Anna E., April 29, 2023
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Anna E., April 29, 2023
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Anna E., April 29, 2023
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Reviewed Apr. 18, 2023

Great for campers

Tons of spots and our 24ft camper had no problems. Could have chosen any spot and been fine! There is a large spot in the beginning where all the big campers were but we went farther in for privacy. Don’t get too close to the wild horses!! No helicopter noise but it was blowing 35mph all day

Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Apr. 12, 2023

Free camping next to GCNP

Super easy roads with campfire rings. Big beautiful ponderosa pines. Some noise from helicopter tours and some weird 4x4 jeep tours but not bad at all. We wanted an easy pretty campsite tonight and we found it. Thank goodness for public lands! Keep it better than you found it. If you’ve been dispersed camping on the way to GC and need a shower hit up the camper services area, takes cash only (quarters), 5 mins for 2.50.

Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Apr. 11, 2023

Great spot away from the huddle and bustle.

NFS dispersed campsite just south of the entrance of the Grand Canyon National Park. There may be 6 other parties back here with everyone quietly enjoying the evening. Some wild ponies are grazing nearby.

SiteDidpersed sites without numbers.
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Caryn C., April 11, 2023
Reviewed Apr. 5, 2023

Nice area, well maintained

My 2WD vehicle got two miles up the road and into a campsite pull off easily. Even in two inches of snow I was able to get back to the main road, no problems. Great spot, just get a move on to the Grand Can early if you’re going.

Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2022

Very convenient right outside GCNP gates

We found this spot on the Dyrt after not being able to camp at the campground inside the park. We got in late, so we didn’t have many options, but this was a great option and free. There were at least 6 open spots we passed that were already occupied but found an open camp area about a mile in. There are no amenities like a formal campground but it’s nice to not be near other people, and would be nice to just park and sleep in the car

Sitesites were unmarked
Month of VisitDecember
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2022

Fab dispersed camping near Grand Canyon

This site is a great find! Easy access from 64 just north of Tusayan. FR 328 is on the left if you are headed towards the Canyon. Road is packed gravel and any car could easily drive it. Less than a mile from the park sign. Super great spot. As many others have said there are several road side spots with 🚫⛺️ signs in them but these are just in the very beginning of the road. You’ll pass some stables on the left and then will begin to see sites. We were here in November and had no problem finding a big beautiful spot. Be prepared for some ccccold nights if you are here in November! 19degrees this am! Obvi no services here but a great, FREE, quiet, convenient place to camp near the Grand Canyon

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Aliza  N., November 13, 2022
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Aliza  N., November 13, 2022
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Aliza  N., November 13, 2022
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2022

Solis camping

Great spot for boondocking. Got here an hour or so before sun set and was able to find a secluded spot about 2 miles in. We are driving a Solis and had no problem with the road in. Clean up after yourself. If you're not going to take care of the public land, you don't deserve to stay on it. Simple, don't be a degenerate.

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Kelli S., November 13, 2022
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Kelli S., November 13, 2022
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Kelli S., November 13, 2022
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2022

Private and big

This place is great. Minutes from park entrance and private spots. Be prepared for some cold nights in November!

Month of VisitNovember
Reviewed Sep. 4, 2022

Perfect Spot

We pulled in around 10pm, after stargazing 15 minutes away in Grand Canyon. There were only about 5 other rigs back there when we arrived. Felt safe, and private. Well maintained dirt road with several pull-offs ideal for camping. Like others stated, just head past the no camping signs and horse ranch and the sites will start to pop up. No hookups.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2022

Primitive

It’s a well maintained dirt road fine for cars with low clearance. As other reviews state go past no camping signs and horse stables and sights pop up as you go down the road. Horses wander around but seem mostly uninterested in people. It’s pack in and pack out, no amenities.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Stella V., August 19, 2022
  • Review photo of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed by Stella V., August 19, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed?

    Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed is located at 6697 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed?

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