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Dispersed camping in the Kaibab National Forest - south rim area
Elevations range from 6,000 feet to over 8,000 feet. The name originates from the profile of a prominent ridge that appears from the distance as a "saddle", horn and all. Vegetation is diverse. It ranges from pinyon pine - Utah juniper in the lower areas to mixed conifers in the highlands. The lower elevations provide valuable mule deer winter range, whereas the higher elevations of the southern portion provide summer habitat for deer and blue grouse. In the upper portion of House Rock Valley a herd of buffalo roam.
IMPORTANT Please note: Camping and campfires are prohibited on National Park land. Camping is only allowed once on National Forest land approximately three quarters of a mile from Highway 64, past the cattle guard. Please make sure you are off National Park lands before setting-up dispersed camp. If possible, use existing campsites to limit resource damage.
Please refer to this document: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5313083.pdf
IMPORTANT Please note: Camping and campfires are prohibited on National Park land. Camping is only allowed once on National Forest land approximately three quarters of a mile from Highway 64, past the cattle guard. Please make sure you are off National Park lands before setting-up dispersed camp. If possible, use existing campsites to limit resource damage.
Please refer to this document: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5313083.pdf
Traveler
Got there just before dark. Road wasn’t too bad coming in. We didn’t venture to far in since it was for just one night. But nice and quiet and away from other campers. Didn’t see anyone at all.
Guide
Fantastic little fire ring and plenty of pine needles around for easy kindling. 10/10
Scout
Fantastic spot for camping. We went in late November so pretty cold but nothing a camp fire can’t fix. Great open space. Easy access for my 4Runner. Would recommend this camping spot.
GuideYou turn off for this site in the Grand Canyon national park. The road then takes you just off the national park onto national forest land - make sure you go through the gates and see the forest signs. Room in the trees for a few vehicles, it was just us for the night and silently quiet.
ScoutEasy to find, many spots. Quiet overall. Easy access.
GuideThis site was just inside the Kaibab National Forest. Beautiful trees, nice dark sky with a million stars and a stones throw to the south rim. Would highly recommend.
Ranger
Spent two nights here. 10/10 spot. Close to Grand Canyon south rim and town. I would get groceries and gas before coming here as it was quite expensive at 4.99/gal for diesel on 11/2
GuideI was uncertain if this was a legitimate site or not, as we seemed to be on National Park land, but once you turn off onto Coconino Rim road, and pass the cattle grid you are on Forest land. So all good! Lots of space on flat land.
RangerI stayed at the top of the first Hill on the left near the information station. T-Mobile cell service is decent. You're far enough away from the road to not hear traffic noise however the helicopters go by from 8:00 a.m. until about 8:00 p.m.. they come by about every half hour. Being that it's the beginning of the road 302 you do get a little bit of cars driving for further spots. All in all great little place.
Guide
Nice dispersed area, no neighbors and lots of space. Almost zero road noise and close proximity to Grand Canyon South Rim Entrance made for a great stay! We had no trouble getting our 39 foot Class A back there, but there is a decent little hill in the driveway that could cause a problem for a longer-wheelbase vehicle, so if you're in a bus-conversion 40+ feet long, I'd scout ahead. You could probably use one of the sites closer to the road and avoid the little hill that we crossed, as an alternative. We stayed a little further back (35.97408272506218,-111.80320237150028) and had the place to ourselves.
Traveler
I’ve been in some pretty bad roads for dispersed camping but this one takes the cake. These are by far the worst roads and not well marked spots for camping.
Legend
Super close to the Grand Canyon. Easy access. There are some rough patches in the road but even large rvs can still come and go easy as long as they slow down.
The location can be busy especially during tourist season. I went during the off time so it wasn’t too bad but it still had quite a few people.
The cell coverage was good enough for phone calls no problems but internet was really hit and miss. Mostly miss.
TravelerWe accidentally stumbled upon this camp spot on our way to the other one we planned to stay at just south of the national park. When we arrived, there was only one van in our proximity. So surprised that this area is a dispersed camping area (read that they are planning to make this spot paid). The best camping area we stayed at in our three weeks road trip.
RangerStop before going to Grand Canyon.
Many, many sites. Some aren’t close to level but several are.
We got a good spot to relax, work on some solar, and sleep before going to Grand Canyon.
There is an airport very close and many helicopters coming over. Not too bad though , can’t really hear them in the trees until they pass over.
Saw some cows and heard an elk bugle.
GuideThis spot was perfect. Lots of spaces so not very private if that’s what you’re looking for. However, the site I found has an awesome fire ring. It was quiet, convenient to Grand Canyon NP. The selling point was waking up and horses were grazing around the campsites! Definitely plan to stay again
GuideNeeded a place to stop after the Grand Canyon. This was fine. Not stunning, but campervan friendly, quiet, empty and close. We took the first fork to the left to find shade. Not a stunning spot but super close to the east gate.
Traveler
Very easy to find! Several other people, but enough space to not be too close together.
TravelerLot's of small spots for boondocking along the road.
TravelerThis is my favorite campground ever! It is so convenient, only 1 mile out from the South Rim entrance of Grand Canyon and was not crowded whatsoever. There are tons of sites and each one is private, shaded, and easily accessible. No bathrooms but it doesn’t really matter since you’re so close to Grand Canyon NP and there is also some shops down the road. For the most part the road is totally fine but there are areas with big potholes to get to some sites off the main road.
TravelerWe had a great time at this campsite! Spent all day at the Grand Canyon and by 6pm we were all set up making burgers at this site. Not too crowded even on the weekend. Plenty of space! The fire tower lookout and USFS bathrooms were an awesome bonus!
GuideWe loved how close we were to everything! Little town just a minute from the loop entrance for souvenirs, food and whatever else you need, and only a couple minutes from the south rim entrance of the Grand Canyon! The chicken alfredo from We Cook Pizza And Pasta was delicious! Only down side was the N Long Jim Loop road has a TON of potholes so you have to go like 5mph. Lots of spots for all different kinds of campers, rvs, tents. Fire places at each spot. Some sites have neighbors closer than others, our site felt pretty private! LOTS of wild elk in the area.
Traveler
Woodgrove mall
TravelerThe month of March is awesome here if you like cold snowy sticky mud
TravelerWhen you first pull into the road there’s an open lot but if you drive back there are individual marked campsites. They are very private and quiet, some even had spots for campfires. Quick 15 min drive from the east entrance of the Grand Canyon.
GuideThere are two pit toilets near the fire tower. Sites were sold out in the national park so we came over here and there was a ton of empty spots. Lots of fire pits and I have ATT cell service and it worked decent here.
GuideReally lovely area, gorgeous to camp in, super easy to find. It's a long road with several places to pull out for either motorized dispersed camping or other camping farther from the road. It ends at all these buildings that I didnt know the use of but there were all these elk running around.
It was pretty crowded on a wednesday in early May. I got there 4:30 and it rapidly filled up. Since my site was far back along the road I think people got to the end and then turned around and stopped there. It was kinda sad seeing the RVs and camper vans make it all the way along just to turn back.
But all my neighbors were nice but all spoke French. Overall, crowded, but can't beat proximity to the park so it's alright. Also worth noting is there were several fire roads/forest service roads on the same highway north getting to Long Jim Loop, so if there's no room I'd have just gone there.
GuideEasy to access and tons of sites. I came in about 12am, and still found a site, after some looking. Just make sure you are IN the national forest, and not the park; you will not be happy
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