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North Rim

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Free dispersed camping in Kaibab National Forest, this site sits directly on the canyon rim with open sightlines toward the canyon and valley below. Getting here requires roughly 1.5 to 2 hours of off-road driving from Highway 89, and reviewers consistently flag that a 4x4 with clearance is necessary, especially after rain when sandy and muddy sections become difficult. The site is fully exposed with no trees, and sustained winds of 20 mph or more are common overnight. Pack layers. Campers exploring places to camp near North Rim will find this one of the more remote drive-in options in the area.

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Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

36.40745 N
111.91769 W

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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.

Drive Time

2 hrs 58 min from St. George, UT
3 hrs 14 min from Flagstaff, AZ
4 hrs 27 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
4 hrs 40 min from Las Vegas, NV

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Alexis S.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 4, 2026

A corner of the North Rim to call your own

Gorgeous spot and view. Expect 1 hr of off roading. Easy but definitely have a 4x4 to save yourself getting stuck on sandy or muddy areas.

I was fortunate to have this spot all to myself for an overnight stay. Sunset and sunrise are unreal. Definitely worth the effort , I'll be coming back to this spot again for sure.

Month of VisitMay

michael B.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 19, 2024

Hard to get to, worth it though

Great camp site, most definitely need a 4x4 with clearance to get there. I would not recommend going during or after a rain event. Beware of the winds at night, sustained at 20 mph!

Month of VisitApril

Bri B.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 9, 2023

Camping on the Edge

Wow, where to begin. What a CRAZY camping spot! You are on the EDGE of the Canyon. Such specular views. It takes a solid 1.5 to 2 hours to get to this spot off of 89. The road overall was drivable however there were a few spots that required 4X4. We towed an offroad trailer with a Tacoma and did okay. I would not recommend a passenger 2wd car. It was warm and pretty exposed with no trees. There are some large rocks that you can use as a table or chair, no one for miles around. Got a steady solid breeze as the sun went down and didnt let up until late the next morning. At first the breeze was nice and then it got COLD. Such a fantastic camping spot!

Month of VisitOctober