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$6 - $50 / night
"If you want to camp relatively close to the rim of the Grand Canyon, this is the spot."
"I consider myself some what ocd when it comes to preparing for camping trips, although on this occasion, of all things to forget, the tent was left behind!"
$30 / night
"Our spot was directed next to the camp host and close to the restrooms. There was plenty of space between us and the neighbors with some privacy."
"Busy but quiet campground, just a 5-minute walk from the rim of the Grand Canyon and a 10-minute walk to the Desert View Watchtower."
"Could only get one night at the Mather CG in Grand Canyon, so we went boondocking just outside of the National Park in Kaibab NF. "
"The sites are pretty big and private, I recommend tucking yourself as far back as possible to stay away from the dust kicked up by passing cars."
$35 / night
"However, just across the highway is Cameron Trading Post. There is an exceptionally good selection of jewelry and Native American art."
"I drove in deeper than the spot listed and found a little place tucked into trees at (35.9710940, -111.8073700). Rutted dirt road, but manageable with most cars."
"Plenty of spots and location outside of east entrance is ideal. We spent sunset at GC and rolled in about 730. Drove back in promaster van about 1/2 mile easily to find a flat spot."
$100 / night
"Nice campground near highway. Nice pleasant staff. Bathrooms were clean. Beautiful setting with mountain right behind the campground. Short walking trails within campground."
"There is access to some great trails right behind the park. Sites are descent size but definitely not level but that is an easy fix."
$18 / night
"Just at the entrance to the road that led to the camp, there was a CLOSED sign. sigh Disappointment."
"We have a 36’ Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and parked and dropped at the Tee of the entrance road and Schultz Pass Road, then went to scout for a site that would accommodate us."
$34 / night
"Higher elevation just northeast of Flagstaff means cooler temperatures during the warm Arizona summers!"
"Excellent road biking and off-road biking options. Really cool volcanic formations."
"This camp area is an OHV entrance/camp spot. There are tons of sites, and if it's crowded you might be camped pretty close together."
"Great place to camp and off road riding. Rain or shine!!!"
TravelerCame into GCNP through the South Gate, drove toward desert view, and took a right turn into Kaibab NF. Plenty of dispersed sites, toilet, information bulletin board, trailheads, and a lookout station about 1/4 mile down road 310. Also accessible from outside the park but I didn't go that way.
GuideNice spot with enough shade, about a 10 min drive to Grand Canyon NP.
ScoutWe did car camping up here and pulled in in the middle of the night. Everything is an OHV area off the main road so you can travel anywhere. We didn’t hear any other vehicles the whole night. Made it to sunset crater the next day which you can access from the back side of you keep going through the OHV area.
GuideA big area with lots sites close to Flagstaff. Easy to get to with our 24 foot travel trailer. People seem friendly. Many spots with trees. We are out in the open a little above the edge of the dry lake. The paved road up was somewhat bumpy. The last bit was unpaved and to our site there were some deep potholes. If it had rained, there would be mud where we are.
GuideWE CAME, WE SAW, WE LEFT. In other words WE DID NOT STAY HERE!!! Contrary to many reviews, we only saw maybe two sites that had sufficient space for our large 44’ rig and F250, and the trees at site entrances were too close together, with the clearance under some branches not sufficient for a 14’ plus rig. All the campsites were taken, albeit it was early morning on the Friday of the July 4th weekend when we arrived. They had ROAD CLOSED signs on both ends of the campground (and NO WARNING ⚠️ SIGNS at the entrance) that prevented us from driving through the campground… so we were forced to turn around in unsafe places… after we were forced to back up a quarter of a mile! It’s also too close to the highway and the entire experience caused us nothing but stress! It’s too bad this campground doesn’t better maintain the area by rounding off the corners of the entrances to campsites, and clearing certain trees at those entrances, making it suitable for larger rigs. So though we had driven through the night to arrive super early, we were forced to drive another five hours to our next destination.
TravelerPack in, pack out. Several lovely spots to choose from. Once you enter Rd328, the first 1/4 there is no camping allowed. After that, the next 1/4 mile seems to be numbered lots, so id say those are off limits. However, after that first 1/2 mile, there are several (I counted at least 8) spots to pull off and camp at with firepits. Youll find no picnic tables nor amenities of any kind. Just a quiet forested area to camp for the night, or several. Cheers.
GuideWe stayed here for about a week and a half and then a park ranger paid us a visit telling us the county changed the camping lines. Luckily we had found a parking spot about .3 miles from the limits which is just over a hill. The rd is bumpy but if you're slow our 26ft class A made it through no problem. Over all a very good place to be so long as you stay within the condensed camping area. It was very peaceful and quiet.
TravelerAlthough the sites are a bit close to one another, it's a nice area and $30/night quite reasonable (plus park entrance fee). Just inside the South entrance to Grand Canyon National. Staff super helpful with information for exploring the canyon (don't forget to ask for a trail map, if they don't offer one first). Laundry & shower are quarters only, so stock up ($2.50/5min shower).
GuideThis was a very convenient place to stop before Colorado. Very close to Flagstaff and didn’t seem overly crowded.
Didn’t go very far into the road but I found a nice secluded site. Wasn’t particularly gorgeous in the middle of summer as the colors haven’t grown in yet.
Camping near Gray Mountain, Arizona, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet place to unwind, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Gray Mountain, Arizona, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you’re in an RV or tent camping, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Gray Mountain, AZ offers a wide range of camping options, with 137 campgrounds and RV parks near Gray Mountain, AZ and 67 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Gray Mountain, AZ is Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 201 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 67 free dispersed camping spots near Gray Mountain, AZ.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Gray Mountain, AZ that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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