Forest Road 688 Dispersed Camping
Kaibab National Forest
Write a Review FR-688 Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 928-635-5600 928-635-8200 Official WebsiteGPS: 35.9262, -112.1245
Overview of Forest Road 688 Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-785436 on 5/3/2024
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Jackiehollander on 4/22/2023
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 6,594 ft / 2,009 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 928-635-5600
Fun2travel asked on 9/17/2019
Can anyone share where we could get potable water for this spot. Also, how about a dump, we are a 40’ fifth wheel. Cu...
Reviews of Forest Road 688 Dispersed Camping 78 people have reviewed this location.
“Great Location”
Reviewed 5/3/2024
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 5 |
Site Number: | 0 |
We have stayed here before and it is a great location for visiting the Grand Canyon. We found a spot that was able to fit 2 44' fifth wheels. Sun was good for our solar. Road was very dusty and a few people think of it as a race track. Very little signal from ATT or T-Mobile. We used our Starlink. There are multiple places to stay alon... more
We have stayed here before and it is a great location for visiting the Grand Canyon. We found a spot that was able to fit 2 44' fifth wheels. Sun was good for our solar. Road was very dusty and a few people think of it as a race track. Very little signal from ATT or T-Mobile. We used our Starlink. There are multiple places to stay along the road and some that are deeper into the forest.
Beware, the hunters have made some significant ruts and mud holes so. go slow. They have also left behind a number of elk bones in the area.
camper-785436 would stay here again
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“One of the best boondocking locations I've ever stayed at.”
Reviewed 4/14/2024
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 0 |
RV Length: | 36' (Class A) |
It was easy to find. The dirt road in is a little rough, just go slow. Spent two nights for the two days we were at Grand Canyon park. We found a spot 1 mile in from the entrance. It was big enough to turn around my 36' rig. The wife enjoyed making a campfire in the pit that was already there. It's a quiet location and we weren'... more
It was easy to find. The dirt road in is a little rough, just go slow. Spent two nights for the two days we were at Grand Canyon park.
We found a spot 1 mile in from the entrance. It was big enough to turn around my 36' rig. The wife enjoyed making a campfire in the pit that was already there.
It's a quiet location and we weren't bothered by any vehicle sounds.
MrBill16 would stay here again
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“Wonderful Location Close To Grand Canyon ”
Reviewed 2/29/2024
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Nice spot to camp close to Grand Canyon for free in a peaceful location. The spot we chose was wooded but not dense with a well used stone fire pit. Some snow melt and mud but road in was good and there were about 6 others camping in nearby spots. Saw wild horses when we left. No AT&T.
white.van_no.plan would stay here again
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“Good gravel road and camping spots”
Reviewed 10/19/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 10 |
I stayed here for ten days and enjoyed my time here. Beautiful area and many places to park. I stayed about a mile and a 1/2 in. although the road went back much further. Passing my site where many class A motorhomes with towed vehicles so there must be several pullthru sites further as mine was. There is some traffic on the road but n... more
I stayed here for ten days and enjoyed my time here. Beautiful area and many places to park. I stayed about a mile and a 1/2 in. although the road went back much further. Passing my site where many class A motorhomes with towed vehicles so there must be several pullthru sites further as mine was. There is some traffic on the road but not bad. Great place to stay if you are visiting the Grand Canyon. Lots of elk in the area, and you can hear them at night, which was cool. I would definitely stay here as it was a great experience. It's very safe for a solo traveler too.
Cell service was really bad and I had to READ books.
Lory_Adams would stay here again
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“Great boondocking in Grand Canyon South Rim”
Reviewed 9/29/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 7 |
RV Length: | 29' (Travel Trailer) |
Fr 688 is a great spot for boondocking with a big RV (29ft). We found a spot for solar and had a decent signal from Att. It was pretty quiet with occasional trucks going down the road. We felt safe. No helicopters noises like Fr 302. 10min from the South entrance. Come prepare with groceries or expect to pay high prices in the t... more
Fr 688 is a great spot for boondocking with a big RV (29ft). We found a spot for solar and had a decent signal from Att. It was pretty quiet with occasional trucks going down the road. We felt safe. No helicopters noises like
Fr 302. 10min from the South entrance. Come prepare with groceries or expect to pay high prices in the town of Tusayan. Get water or dump at Mathers Campground. Free with your National Park pass.
Eugene would stay here again
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“Beautiful, Serene, Absolutely Awesome place to Boondock.”
Reviewed 6/23/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 6 |
Site Number: | 2703C |
Our first time boondocking on BLM land. Very surprising and awesome way to camp in between our travels. This is only about 5 miles to the Grand canyon South Entrance. Careful with big Rigs. Some tight squeeze's. We're in a 40 foot Motorhome with Toad.
2004Monaco-Hilton would stay here again
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“Gorgeous Spot Close To Grand Canyon ”
Reviewed 6/12/2023
Days stayed: | 4 |
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Site Number: | 0 |
This place is awesome! Very close to the Grand Canyon. Road in is easy to navigate, lots of big spaces not close to neighboring sites. Will stay here again.
camper-739899 would stay here again
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“Great Spot For Grand Canyon ”
Reviewed 4/30/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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We went about a mile in to a spot where we could get Starlink. It is a large open area and there were already some rigs and a couple construction vehicles (storage?) Anyway we decide to go ahead and use the spot. There was plenty of room. The group was quiet and the construction vehicles never moved. We wanted easy access to the park s... more
We went about a mile in to a spot where we could get Starlink. It is a large open area and there were already some rigs and a couple construction vehicles (storage?) Anyway we decide to go ahead and use the spot. There was plenty of room. The group was quiet and the construction vehicles never moved. We wanted easy access to the park so decided not to go further in. There are lots of spots for all sizes of rigs…only a few that you can get clear view of north sky. E-biked all of the rim of the Canyon and it was great!
Steph would stay here again
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“So very convenient!!”
Reviewed 4/22/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 6 |
Site Number: | na |
RV Length: | 44' (Fifth Wheel) |
10 minutes from the Grand Canyon. There is a bike path that starts in Tusayan which we loved. You can bike to the Grand Canyon and then bike all along the rim. The site itself is awesome, lots of room just be very careful of the road. It's fine but the shadows hide pot holes that are easily straddled. We even left our rig overnight... more
10 minutes from the Grand Canyon. There is a bike path that starts in Tusayan which we loved. You can bike to the Grand Canyon and then bike all along the rim. The site itself is awesome, lots of room just be very careful of the road. It's fine but the shadows hide pot holes that are easily straddled. We even left our rig overnight to hike to the bottom of the canyon and it was fine when we returned.
ALSO!! the Mather Campground in the park will allow you to dump and fill with potable water FOR FREE!! We were headed through the park to Monument Valley and were thrilled they let people traveling through dump and fill. The campground dump station was easy for us to maneuver as well.
Have fun!!
Jackiehollander would stay here again
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“Perfect”
Reviewed 4/22/2023
Days stayed: | 7 |
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Site Number: | No number |
I arrived the last week or so of April for my Grand Canyon visit. A lot of the fire roads were still closed because of the wet winter, so I checked with the ranger station for recommendation. As others have said, it is very close to the S Rim of the GC. Most folks were camping in the area closest to the main road. I went in about 3 ... more
I arrived the last week or so of April for my Grand Canyon visit. A lot of the fire roads were still closed because of the wet winter, so I checked with the ranger station for recommendation.
As others have said, it is very close to the S Rim of the GC. Most folks were camping in the area closest to the main road. I went in about 3 miles to where they had been doing maintenence with selective cutting. The area that I found was incredible. The area was dry with open areas so that I could park to take full advantage of my solar. Huge fire pit. Never saw another rig go by; only some local traffic as this connects with other roads the further in you go. The first morning about twelve mule deer meandered by while I was having my coffee. My dogs were still snoring and didn't even notice. An incredible and beautiful place to stay!
camper-806485 would stay here again
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