Black Canyon South

Arrived here after dark and tried Black Canyon North first. Unfortunately, there was someone already there and they weren't keen on having me join them so I decided to try Black Canyon South. Fortunately, this area seemed to have more space for people to set up in different areas with a few different paths off the main path. There was one other rig in this spot, but I was able to park in a totally different area without an issue. I could hear their generator (it is the desert after all) but other than that it was like I had the whole place to myself.

The access is reasonable enough, a little narrow and some good divets, but I managed it slowly in my 24' class C. It was level enough for 1 night. Cell service wasn't awful either (AT&T). Beautiful desert star-gazing and sunrise!

I liked that it was only about 8 miles from the Hole in the Wall visitor center and campground. I went here in the morning to dump my tanks and then did the Ring Loop hike (very cool).

A really beautiful, quiet place to stay. The dirt road is pretty close to 2 miles north of the Y-intersection where Black Canyon Road splits from Essex Road. There’s two roads in, so if you miss the first, look for the second right after. About 100 yards in, on the right, are several spots. If filled, go another 1/8 or so mile on the main road, and you’ll find a large, level circular spot, which we were able to back our 22’ trailer and truck into. There’s one more large cleared area, another 1/8 or so mile, if the first two are occupied. Weather changes the dirt road, so walk it beyond the first area before driving.