Great spot near Grand Canyon

The camper cabins were a warm and welcome abode after roughing it boondocking for a while. Showers and bathrooms were clean and the cabins were pet friendly.

Great spot by El Malpais

We ended up camping in the truck bed here after a few other remote sites. The clean showers and bathrooms were greatly appreciated after a few days of roughing it and we were able to restock our water before continuing on. Most people staying in the park seemed to be full time residents. The vibe was something along the lines of the "good Ol' days" of family vacationing with small eclectic parks. There's an on-site brewery and bar but we didn't stop in. If you're tent or car camping be sure to arrive during the day or talk to someone prior to checking out as those sites are less expensive than the RV sites. Frenchy, a friendly Canadian ex-pat retired uranium miner, was on site to help with any questions. Would recommend for anybody taking a break from boondocking or heading to El Malpais.

Better than Chosa for smaller setups

Great for truck bed, car, tent or small trailer camping. We shared the site with 2 other vehicles. Some existing fire rings and pull offs. Close to Carlsbad and Guadalupe Mountains. Another cool nearby place worth checking out is Sitting Bull falls.

Big Free Gravel Lot

Works as a place to stay when traveling. Giant open gravel parking lot with some fire rings made of stone around the perimeter. Not too photogenic but as functional as a box of nails. Cell reception was fine, close to Carlsbad and Guadalupe mountains. A slightly better site for smaller rigs or tent campers is just up the road at mile marker 10. The two sites are connected by a road that runs along the highway.

Research before going

Not sure if we stayed at the right place or what all of the rules were since we arrived at night, would be beneficial to look up a little more info before camping as it is an OHV area. Found the sign and parking lot no problem and to my knowledge we were the only ones there on a Saturday night. People with ATVs and dirt bikes showed up at the crack of dawn on Sunday morning so we didn't stay too long. Warmer than up on the mountains.

Great spot

Located by Lee's Ferry, the Navajo Bridge, Cliff Dwellers, Horseshoe Bend, and the awe inspiring Vermillion Cliffs, these camp sites offer a remote camping experience but still close to plenty of amenities. Best advice, as previously stated, is to arrive during the day. We were in an 11 year old stock GMC truck and had no issues at all getting over the initial bits and to the end of the road. A little bumpy at times and slow going but definitely worth it. From the highway it takes around 20-30 minutes to reach the end (suspension dependent) with initial sites showing up right after the first rough patches of road. Someone managed to pull a camper into one of the first sites past the Marble Canyon sign, which I thought was kind of impressive. Lots of hiking opportunities, we hiked down one of the creeks and the site offers absolutely stunning views both day and night. Lights from Page can be seen to the Northeast at night but do not significantly hinder the night time view.

The Colorado is about 400-500? feet below. We saw a group of rafters going down the river shortly after arriving. This site is also home to the Brady Pincushion Cactus so please be mindful of where you step and drive. Shortly after setting up camp we were also greeted by a curious California Condor riding the thermals along the canyon edges. The condor was all but extinct in the late 80s when the last twenty some in the wild were captured, bred, and released back into the wild at Vermillion Cliffs. Fewer than 500 condors were reported in existence in the late 2010s. If you're patient and lucky you may catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures. With that being said, please be a conscientious camper by packing out what you pack in. This site also lies along the Mormon Honeymoon trail, in which newly wed Mormons would make their way to Utah to sanctify their vows.

All in all fantastic site with plenty to do or a great setting to do absolutely nothing. Either way you're sure to want to stay another night. We arrived planning on one night but liked it so much we stayed another.