Off-road enthusiasts will find Forest Service Road 686 offers free dispersed camping within the Kaibab National Forest, accessible by both vehicle and on foot. The forested terrain provides natural screening between sites, while open areas accommodate larger RVs without hookups. Cell service reaches most spots along this forest road.
Campfires and pets are permitted throughout the area, making it popular with families and groups seeking primitive camping experiences. The location serves as a convenient base for Grand Canyon visitors who prefer forest settings over developed campgrounds. Randall Tank Camp on Forest Road 306 sits just 0.2 miles west for campers wanting a slightly different forest road option.
Description
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
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Location
Dispersed CampingForest Service Road 686 - Dispersed is located in Arizona
Coordinates
35.92543645635463 N
112.1307376434057 W
Connectivity
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T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 5/2/26- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 42 usersLast on 5/2/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/7/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 5/2/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 42 usersLast on 5/2/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/7/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- 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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 8 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 1 hr 53 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 3 hrs 14 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 4 hrs 37 min from St. George, UT
