Quiet spreads across FR 682 in a way that's hard to find near the South Rim. The forest roads here branch off in so many directions that even on busy summer weekends, reviewers report seeing only a handful of other campers, and driving further down the main road typically means having a site entirely to yourself. One camper brought a Winnebago in mid-August and still found spots with full privacy available. The network of gravel roads is large enough that, as MrCopperhead1974 puts it, there are "more roads than I could drive down in a day."
The road surface is gravel and rutted in places, with rocks scattered across some sections. That said, multiple reviewers have confirmed 2WD vehicles handle it without issue, including a camper van and a 40-foot motorhome. The entry point off the main road has an open lot where larger rigs tend to cluster. Driving further back reveals individual marked sites, some with established fire rings and nearby wood, which makes building a campfire straightforward. Cell coverage runs to one or two bars on AT&T; T-Mobile and international carriers have reported no signal.
Campers use this area as a base for day trips into campsites near Grand Canyon, with the east entrance roughly 15 minutes away by car. The dispersed nature of the land also suits those who want open sky overhead rather than a designated site. Colin M. notes the area is good for stargazing, though he mentions it can be tricky to confirm a solid site after dark. Nearby options like Forest Road 682 and Kaibab NF Dispersed off AZ 64 provide comparable dispersed setups if this area is full.
No fees, no reservations, and no facilities means arriving self-contained is essential. Bring water, pack out all trash, and if you're planning a Grand Canyon hike the following day, consider arriving with enough daylight to scout a site further down the road rather than settling for the first pull-off near the entrance.
Description
Dispersed camping in the Kaibab National Forest - south rim area
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsKaibab Forest Dispersed FR 682 is located in Arizona near Grand Canyon
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
35.97313098218499 N
111.79973578868305 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 27 usersLast on 9/15/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/15/26
AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 9/15/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 27 usersLast on 9/15/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/15/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 9/15/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- 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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 9 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 2 hrs 21 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 2 hrs 56 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 46 min from St. George, UT
