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Coconino Rim Road Dispersed Camping
Kaibab National Forest
Write a Review Coconino Rim Rd. Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 928-220-5019 Official WebsiteGPS: 35.9623, -111.9644
Overview of Coconino Rim Road Dispersed Camping
Camping is not permitted in the national park, which you must drive through to access the national forest camping area. Please use the coordinates provided and be sure to enter the national forest about 3/4 past the cattle guard from Highway 64.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by DBible on 9/28/2023
Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Wyopooh on 4/10/2022
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 7,471 ft / 2,277 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Coconino Rim Road Dispersed Camping
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 928-220-5019
camper-844884 asked on 7/7/2023
Is the onsite water drinkable with a filtration system?
CaptainElwood asked on 6/17/2023
Do you need a Grand Canyon Backcountry Permit to stay here?
Daebado asked on 5/19/2023
Making plans for a trip here in September. Will we need a genny to run A/C or is it cool enough during the day to no...
Corbett's Adventure asked on 4/27/2023
Where is the nearest place to get water and dump?
The Cappy's asked on 4/16/2023
How far is the “rough” road in before the cattle grate? Thanks.
camper-753129 asked on 2/26/2023
Is THE grand canyon south rim on walking distantce? Or only by car?
No Sticks No Bricks asked on 8/23/2022
Anyone know the closest place to fill a RV with potable water?
DKOP asked on 3/26/2022
Anyone ever try taking the fire roads 682 and 307 to get there? https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Cameron,+AZ/Grandview...
Traveling S's asked on 2/23/2022
Last October we tried to go to this spot... but we couldn't find it. We even printed the directions in the reviews (...
Ric asked on 2/16/2022
Are you able to access this from highway 64 in the park? I’ve always camped closer to Tusayan, but if I can access th...
Suzanna asked on 5/26/2021
What of free trash disposal? I hear this area charges alot to dump trash.
LizBricker asked on 3/22/2021
Can a 32 foot 5th wheeler fit in the Coconino Rim Road dispersed campsites?
Hello Freedom asked on 9/6/2020
WILL SOLAR WORK HERE? Has anyone successfully used solar here at the Coconino Rim Road dispersed campsites? Lots of r...
Reviews of Coconino Rim Road Dispersed Camping 87 people have reviewed this location.
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“Great Campsite Once You Get Past Rough Road”
Reviewed 9/28/2023
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Class C) |
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We Spent Two Nights There In Late September, The Bull Elf Bugled All Night, We Loved it, One Crossed The Road Just Past Our Campsite
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DBible would stay here again
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“Great location close to the Canyon”
Reviewed 9/12/2023
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Great location to the canyon, so we stayed 2 nights. About 1/2 mile of bumpy road at the entrance, just go slow. We'll kept bathrooms by the tower.
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Bargesser would stay here again
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“Great location close to the Canyon”
Reviewed 9/9/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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As everyone says the first .5 miles into the site is bumpy rough, just go slow. Then it is smooth with lots of private options. Walked up to the tower and was pleasantly surprised with very well kept bathrooms. We packed up to hike the canyon but decided to come back for a second night. Great cell service.
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Bargesser would stay here again
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“Covered And Open Spots”
Reviewed 6/20/2023
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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You’ll see a no camping and fires sign on your way out of the park, but if you keep going you will get to the Kaibab Forest sign after the cattle grate and you are sweet to camp there. Yeeeew pretty spot.
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camper-789985 would stay here again
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“Dispersed camping in the forest, great access to Grand Canyon”
Reviewed 5/28/2023
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 310 |
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Great location in the middle of the park, amazing views driving to the east or the west on 64. Great signal strength on all carriers. While the dirt road between the turnoff from 64 and the cattle grate entrance to Kaibab National Forest is rough (crazy amount of potholing and some ruts, I was able to get through it with a 35' class A ... more
Great location in the middle of the park, amazing views driving to the east or the west on 64. Great signal strength on all carriers. While the dirt road between the turnoff from 64 and the cattle grate entrance to Kaibab National Forest is rough (crazy amount of potholing and some ruts, I was able to get through it with a 35' class A with a tow dolly and small car...you'll just go *really* slow through it. Plenty of open areas and spots in the middle of this Memorial Day weekend, which is very pleasantly surprising.
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“Excellent”
Reviewed 5/24/2023
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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I arrived a 20:15 on may 24th and there was still a lot of space available! Really recommend this campground!!
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camper-814388 would stay here again
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“We Will Be Back”
Reviewed 5/24/2023
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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As stated in other reviews the road from the pavement to the cattle guard is a challenge but doable if you go slow. We have a 25’ bumper pull behind a crew cab truck. We also saw much larger toy haulers and Class As so I think anyone could make it. I would not attempt this road in wet weather. You do have to go through the National Par... more
As stated in other reviews the road from the pavement to the cattle guard is a challenge but doable if you go slow. We have a 25’ bumper pull behind a crew cab truck. We also saw much larger toy haulers and Class As so I think anyone could make it. I would not attempt this road in wet weather. You do have to go through the National Park gates and that is expensive unless you have an annual or lifetime pass.
There are lots of sites to choose from and they are well separated. It is really peaceful aside from the helicopter tour traffic out of Tusayan which occurs sporadically. It is super dark at night and easy access to the Grand Canyon trails etc.
This spot is less than 3 hours from home and we will come back here for quick getaways.
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Andieinthedells would stay here again
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“Amazing dispersed Camping”
Reviewed 5/6/2023
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
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My wife and I are from Colorado, and we arrived here pulling our 38 foot bumper pull RV and the scenery was amazing. We went back in roughly a mile almost to the second cattleguard and it was very peaceful. We found a location with an open area large enough to get clear satellite signal so our Starlink worked perfectly also, although w... more
My wife and I are from Colorado, and we arrived here pulling our 38 foot bumper pull RV and the scenery was amazing. We went back in roughly a mile almost to the second cattleguard and it was very peaceful. We found a location with an open area large enough to get clear satellite signal so our Starlink worked perfectly also, although we did have it on a flag pole.
And yes the road from the paved road to the cattleguard is quite rough, but if you go about 5 miles an hour it is very doable. It doesn’t take that long and after that the roads are much better. I will try to post a photo showing how the rough section looks with my headlights highlighting the dips.
We stayed here about six or seven days and took our time seeing the Grand Canyon and other scenery. This way we could capture some evening shots, daytime shots, etc. for my YouTube channel.
BarefootGuyInCo would stay here again
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“2 Nights At The Grand Canyon”
Reviewed 8/18/2022
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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The road up to the cattle guard is ROUGH but the sites are well worth it!! So quiet and serene.
GarciaPartyOfCinco would stay here again
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“Incredible spot inside the national park”
Reviewed 7/4/2022
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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As others have noted, this is as awesome find. Road was bumpy but not risky when dry this summer and as soon as you get to the cattle gate it’s smooth sailing. We went as far as the tower before choosing a great level spot in the trees. Good ATT and Verizon service and easy access to the south rim. Loved it.
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Abbyleighfraser would stay here again
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“Road In Impassable ”
noted 4/17/2023
On April 17, the road in was impassable due to mucky conditions from a wet and snowy winter. A truck was stuck waiting for a tow. We did not attempt pulling a 34’ 5th wheel.
“Road Impassable On April 17”
noted 4/17/2023
Couldn’t get in with 34’ 5th wheel due to mucky road. One guy was stuck waiting for a tow.
“Dispersed Camp is not accessible as of 27 Mar 23. Road is not cleared .”
noted 3/27/2023
Large wall off snow blocking entrance.
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“2 Feet Of Snow (Feb ‘23)”
noted 2/4/2023
Access road off of Hwy 64 was impassable due to ~2ft of snow that doesn’t look like it’s melting anytime soon. Just a heads up for anyone passing through in the next few weeks.
Rated 4 stars to not throw off the average, but needless to say didn’t stay here
noted 4/11/2022
Elevation is 7,500', not the advertised 6,000'. I'm glad I caught that before heading up for an end of April visit! That kind of elevation error makes a substantial difference in the likelihood of freezing weather at night.
noted 4/19/2020
2018 Camper's Choice #15
2018, 2019 Best Free Camping list
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- dry camping
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- recreation trail
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- big rig
- fire ring
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