Quiet and dark at night, Jacob's Pool Dispersed Site sits at the base of canyon cliffs within a bentonite field in Marble Canyon, Arizona. It's free to camp here. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the site has no developed amenities beyond campfire and pet allowances. Campers planning a broader route can explore places to camp near Marble Canyon across the region. Bring all water and supplies before arriving.
Description
This remote and unspoiled, 294,000-acre monument is a geologic treasure, containing Paria Plateau, Vermilion Cliffs, Coyote Buttes and Paria Canyon.
Visitors will enjoy scenic views of towering cliffs and deep canyons. The colorful swirls of cross-bedded sandstone in Coyote Buttes are an international hiking destination. There are also opportunities to view wildlife, including There are two developed campgrounds just outside the monument: Stateline and White House. Dispersed camping is allowed outside the wilderness area in previously disturbed areas.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsJacob's Pool Dispersed Site is located in Arizona near Marble Canyon
Dispersed CampingDirections
Located on the Colorado Plateau in northern Arizona, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument includes the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. The monument borders Kaibab National Forest to the west and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area to the east. From Flagstaff, travel north of U.S. Highway 89 or 89A. From Kanab, Utah take U.S. Highway 89 to the east or 89A to the south. There are no paved roads within the monument.
Coordinates
36.723346875608385 N
111.90042788489765 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 7 min from St. George, UT
- 2 hrs 13 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 3 hrs 25 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 3 hrs 46 min from Las Vegas, NV
