Knowles Overlook Campground

We were really disappointed with this campground:( all the prior reviews we had read told us this area was free, but it turns out in 2023 all the BLM campsites in the area have switched to requiring reservations & fees. So it ended up being $28 for a night on BLM land. The site was so cool, too. Totally would have gotten 5 stars if it was free, or even just cheaper. It looks like a lot of the fencing, toilets, and picnic tables might be newer, I think they might’ve put a lot of new signage and other things in with the new fee use upgrade. But it felt like to drive the 30 minute road into the site and to have only some pit toilets did not warrant 28 dollars. Especially as travelers who are always looking for free BLM land to stay on. Again, the area was amazing, really well kept and gorgeous views, but the disappointment and frustration of having to reserve and buy a site knocked off some stars for us. Once arriving to the site as well, our service wasn’t great so it was difficult to reserve a site and everything, so do that all before you drive down the road, it’s long. Bumpy too, so AWD at a minimum. Anything lifted would be great, too. Sucks because you can’t really figure out which sites you want until you get there. Oh well. Really cool spot if you’re willing to spend the money. $28 minimum.

The drive in is bumpy and will take awhile. Higher clearance would help, but isn't necessary. Free range area, beware of cows on the road. Mind the cow patties, there are some on the tent pads. Outstanding views of the canyon and the Colorado River, depending on your site. Good bathroom. Full cell service w At&t. Picnic tables. Actual fire pit. The sites are fairly close together. There are some trees and shrubs, but not much privacy.

We were nervous about driving into the area that I think most people went to in these reviews, so we chose a bit easier route. I think it was to the right from the entrance. The road still wasn’t great, but we felt okay in a little rented campervan. The spot we ended up at had a fire pit, vault toilet, and a circle with several spots. There were a few friendly locals up there. Plenty more spots, but the spots were close together.