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Welch Road

Free dispersed camping off a dirt road, Welch Road sits within Kaibab National Forest just off Interstate 40, making it a practical overnight stop for road travelers passing through northern Arizona. The campground has no fee and no reservation system. Camping is permitted for up to 14 days, and the site accommodates big rigs, though reviewers advise against driving larger vehicles too far back on the dirt road.

The layout runs on both the north and south sides of the interstate, with roughly 15 sites near the highway entrance and more dispersed spots further in. Nikolaj A. describes "open fields gave a nice view," which matches the flat, open character of the area. Sites closer to the highway pick up significant road noise; heading further back reduces that somewhat. The north side tends to fill faster than the south. Cell coverage is generally reliable here.

Road conditions are worth watching. The dirt road is well-graded under dry conditions and has handled 40-foot diesel pushers without issue, but ruts develop after rain and mud is a real possibility. Google Maps has flagged the road as closed in the past, though campers report it has been accessible. Arriving early on busy weekends helps secure a spot, as the campground fills up quickly. For free camping near Kaibab National Forest, this area provides several additional dispersed options including Kaibab NF Dispersed off FR 2560A nearby. Check road conditions after any rainfall before committing to a longer drive in.

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Map & DirectionsWelch Road is located in Arizona near Williams

Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

35.21474280915878 N
112.37914167041245 W

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Connectivity

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Excellent Coverage
Verified by 85 users
Last on 9/9/26
VerizonLTE
Good Coverage
Verified by 16 users
Last on 9/9/26
AT&TLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 3 users
Last on 9/9/26

Connectivity

T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 85 users
Last on 9/9/26
VerizonLTE
Good Coverage
Verified by 16 users
Last on 9/9/26
AT&TLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 3 users
Last on 9/9/26

Access

Drive-In
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Site Types

Tent Sites
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Dispersed
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Features

For Campers

Phone Service
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Big Rig Friendly

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

38 min from Flagstaff, AZ
57 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
2 hrs 2 min from Phoenix, AZ
2 hrs 19 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ

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Reviews7 Camper Reviews - Welch Road

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Campers regularly cited the convenient highway access and level sites for RVs. However, highway noise affects most sites, and road conditions can be challenging with ruts and mud potential.

Gregg T.

Ranger

Reviewed May. 20, 2026

I like it

North side has plenty of spots available. Easy in/out for I40. My pup loves it. It's a great place to prepare to head up to Vegas then Utah

Sitenorth

Month of VisitMay

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Kathy B.

Legend

Reviewed Mar. 15, 2026

Easy Access--Free Camping

Just pulled in to check it out and visit friends who were camping here. Nice flat space, good cell coverage, close to the 40.

Google maps showed the road as closed, but it was not. Easy access!

Month of VisitMarch

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leland D.

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 15, 2026

Great spot to camp for a day or two

Stopped here so I could check out some route 66 stuff seligman and Grand canyon, great place to spend a few days, we camped in the south side of the interstate a lot less people. Got a 40-ft Diesel Pusher drove in

in to the top of the hill a little less than a half mile from interstate the only thing is you can hear a lot of interstate noise from up here and the weather is great

Sitenorth of the interstate

Month of VisitMarch

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Michelle H.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 7, 2025

Rustic camping

Get here early, fills up fast. Ruts are present, may be muddy if wet. Right off 40. No amanities.

Siteno site numbers. pick a spot amoung the trees

Month of VisitOctober

Gregg T.

Ranger

Reviewed Sep. 25, 2025

Just off highway exit 151 on AZ I-40.

Camping on north and south side. North side was way busier. Stayed at both. I enjoyed both as a tent camper.

Site1st site both sides

Month of VisitSeptember

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Nikolaj A.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 17, 2024

Great location easy access

Very easy to stop by when we where om the road and just needed a place to sleep. Open fields gave a nice view. Very close to the highway so easy to stop and continue our journey. Stayed in an rv, so the level surface was nice.

All in all good place to stay for the night.

Month of VisitSeptember

Saige M.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 13, 2024

Not a bad spot for the night

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

SiteSite 2?

Month of VisitJuly