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The Kaibab National Forest truly offers something for everyone. If you are anywhere near Northern Arizona, you won't want to miss the chance to visit us! From canyons to prairies, peaks to plateaus, the Kaibab National Forest offers layers of opportunity for peace, solitude & discovery. Whether you are seeking a primitive, dispersed camping experience or something with a few more amenities, Kaibab National Forest has lots of camping opportunities and the option to rent historic cabins.
Remember to LNT in dispersed areas and always respect "no camping" signs you find.
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. Guidelines: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5313083.pdf Restrictions: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd737153.pdf
Guide
This was our first time boondocking in the forest of Williams, AZ. A friend told us about the free dispersed camping along Dog Town Rd. which is only about 5 miles outside of the cute town of Williams. There are many spots available to boondocks amidst the cool pines and forest. Tent camping, RV's, 4x4s, were everywhere. We give this area 4 stars only because recent logging in the area left some areas with ugly burn piles and stacks of burned wood. Otherwise, it was a great location.
Close to the Grand Canyon, Bearizona, Route 66, Dog Town Lake, Coleman Lake, Flagstaff, Lava Tubes Cave, Deer Park
Legend
Boondocking off a forest rd. There are a number of camping spots off a forest rd. Most are level. Good cell reception. There's a lake that has a nice trail and campground.
Scout
I’ve stayed here twice now and it’s absolutely gorgeous here. Dispersed camping. No trash dumpster. pack in packet out keep it beautiful
Scout
Great free camping located on Rte 66. Very clean. You must go through a gate to access camping. Be sure to close the gate. The site has lots of places to pick for car and van camping. There are only a few that would fit larger travel trailers. I would check it out before accessing the spots up the hill. We stayed one night down low with no problems in mid May.
Ranger
I have gone out to Prescott national forest for some hammock camping many times and it has always been an amazing night! I have also gone tent camping out in Prescott and it is also great!
ScoutGreat view but there are a view cons to this spot and the ones around here for Tmobile/Sprint customers, coverage is near impossible to find. Also my particular spot, the only spot with even a limited signal has no shade at all, but most other spots are in better locations for getting out of the sun. The only other kind of negative is that the dispersed camping sites are along a road that sees a decent amount of traffic for the forest. You'll have cars passing your site every 20-30mins.
GuideLocation listed is on the south side of Route 66 and is easy to find by following Google maps. Gate will be closed but only held by a chain. Close after entering. Recommend arriving in daylight in order to choose a camp site as there are no obvious camping spots. Verizon service Good.
Travelerthis was our spot to stop after leaving Las Vegas, NV. About 5 miles from the highway there is a residential area that you pass. The corner house is full of signs, like professional road signs. The GPS directed me left and through a gate. The gate said NO TRESSPASSING. PRIVATE PROPERTY. The last sign I saw gave me BAD vibes (pic included). I turned around and realized the OHV signs were turned in the wrong directions. It seems campers are unwelcome in this area. I have never felt so vulnerable/threatened in a boondock area. (I'm a full time RVer). Anyways, highly recommend the spot 25 mins down the 40.
RangerWe're in a 31ft class c with a 2 door jeep in tow. I scout a site with the Jeep when we camp on public land. The road straight in is very rocky and the area had about 10-12 rigs already parked. The road immediately to the right was where you get privacy. A pretty level dirt road takes you to some spurs in the Junipers a well as some larger clearings that could fit larger rigs. This area of I-40 is not very busy so the road noise isn't bad. A we only heard a few trains and they were so far away it was kind of pleasant. It's not hard to find privacy if you go look for it. Pack it in, pack it out! Super easy boondocking with a nice view.
TravelerBeautiful Junipers & Pines, lots of wildlife and nice camping spots spaced apart. I ❤ this mountain.
GuideThe gate might be closed when you arrive but it’s probably unlocked! We drove past the initial site listed in Dyrt because of this, then were told by a local when we pulled over on the next one to go across the highway. Not sure if this was the correct spot either as there were no established camping spots and we got a long look from a hunter early in the morning. All in all though it was very pretty and quiet, great space for stargazing. Just make sure you read the signs correctly!
GuideIf you like a crowd, go north from the freeway. If you want secluded dispersed sites, go south. We went just a mile south and found a great spot just off the road, which is well maintained. Incredible views. We did see a scorpion.
Traveler
Stayed here one night. It’s relatively nice to be so close to 40. The road is a dirt road, so just making sure that’s listed. I parked relatively close to the highway (there’s about 15 campsites) so there was a lot of highway noise, one of the only reasons I’m giving 4 star. If you drive further back there are more secluded spots that might have less noise… wouldn’t recommend driving too far back if you have a big rig. Road may be muddy if there’s been a lot of rain, but it was very well maintained while we visited. Camping up to 14 days is permitted.
GPS - 35.21893, -112.37746
GuideHot in summer, not as good as driving just 20 more minutes to Flagstaff to park/in the pines, but not bad for a few days/nights. Quiet, BLM, 14 day stay.
ScoutEasy to access and plenty of space for multiple campers to be well dispersed.
RangerThis location is great because it is right off the highway. As soon as you come in off the road there are plenty of large, flat spots or some smaller more secluded ones. It is a little over an hour from Grand Canyon National Park so it makes a pretty easy drive over. Lots of cover between many of the sites. I felt very secluded and only saw a couple of other people on a Friday night. It was great for me, my truck and teardrop trailer. Good Verizon cell service.
Traveler
Great place to spend the night if you’re traveling through. We got here late at night, and managed to find a spot to pull in with our teardrop trailer. Didn’t see anybody else around. Lots of dispersed spots to pull in and be hidden behind trees and bushes for added privacy.
Guide
We rolled in here on a Saturday and we're able to find a nice secluded spot down the road to the right at the fork. Some spots are close together near the entrance but space out the farther back you go. Love the pines!
Traveler
This exact campsite is in a nice area, but right across the street from a rock/sand mine of some sort
Guide
Best in free dry camping.
GuideNice place to pull off the highway and sleep while being sort of close to some cool stuff. People were pretty on top of each other in the first part of the campsites, could tell some had been there for awhile. If you keep driving past all the spots you’ll reach a dirt road. If you turn left and continue down it for a bit you can find some more remote spots, just keep your eye out for the fire pits so you know you’re in an actual campsite. I stayed in a spot that was pretty surrounded by people because I like the company, but even then it didn’t get too loud. Loudest thing was the birds honestly. No toilets, but I did have good at&t cell reception. Would stay again.
GuideVery quiet spot we had with our friends camping for the weekend. It is open range in the evening we do have some cattle around us but not in our campsite. little bit of a drive into Flagstaff but not bad.
TravelerNorth side of I-40 at the Welch Rd exit. It's a large flat area with a number of established camp sites. Although it's close to the interstate, it's relatively quiet. The north side is bounded by an abandoned section of Route 66. Usable AT&T signal.
ScoutThe camp site was beautiful but no amount of bug spray or candles keep the small no-see-um misquotes away! They look like gnats but don’t be fooled we were covered in bites and itching hours later. It was insane my dog was covered in millions.
Traveler
Love this place. Was very private. Not bothered by other people. Dogs were able to run free.
GuideMake sure to wear shoes lots of thorns out there. But you can't beat the sunsets because they were very beautiful. Stay in the sand as much as possible. Bring plenty of food and water. It's a free site. I saw lots of RVs and tent campers. I would stay here again. I loved that it was right off the freeway and you did not have to travel far to find a site.
GuideI'm so obsessed with this campsite. Plenty of room to spread out, different scenery depending on where you park & how far in you drive. I stayed here in my Honda fit & a tent attached to it with my dog for a week & absolutely loved it. Plenty of spots for people using solar & also great for those who use Starlink. Verizon had okay service, 4G & 2 bars pretty regularly where I was parked. Nearby to Kaibab Lake & Sycamore Falls, both definitely worth a visit. Heard lots of wildlife & even saw 5 deer one day on our walk around the grounds. Pack in, pack out. Will definitely be back!
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