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 camper-870907 on 10/30/2023
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 91 people have reviewed this location.
“Escaping the Memorial Day crowds”
Reviewed 5/24/2019
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 0 |
RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
Came down to revisit the Grand Canyon and wanted to avoid some of the Memorial day crowds. The park received rain and snow a few days prior, and needless to say mud season is still in full swing! That said, we traveled up the road to the fire tower area but found less muddy spots down near the cattle guard when you first cross from NPS... more
Came down to revisit the Grand Canyon and wanted to avoid some of the Memorial day crowds. The park received rain and snow a few days prior, and needless to say mud season is still in full swing! That said, we traveled up the road to the fire tower area but found less muddy spots down near the cattle guard when you first cross from NPS land to FS. Plenty of sun for our solar and much more peaceful than the crowds in the park. Be sure to come in through the park, Desert View side was much quicker and less crowded! Amazing 4G Verizon service!
Amerigo would stay here again
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“Great boon docking experience! Cannot believe it was free and sooo close to the Grand Canyon!”
Reviewed 4/30/2019
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 7 |
RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
We had a great time here! So relaxing and peaceful! Quiet, spaces very far apart. We loved our stay, can’t wait to return. However, the way Google maps sent us was WAY the wrong way. We went the wrong way which was very hard on the trailer and took about 30-45 minutes longer.
Tammy would stay here again
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“perfect boondocking <3”
Reviewed 4/27/2019
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
I love this spot. There’s lots of room with plenty of level sites and great cell service. Super quiet and conveniently located inside the Grand Canyon National Park. BEWARE: If your Google Maps is set to “Avoid Tolls”, it will try to direct around the National Park entrance and take you 14 miles down a heavily washboarded road. We ... more
I love this spot. There’s lots of room with plenty of level sites and great cell service. Super quiet and conveniently located inside the Grand Canyon National Park. BEWARE: If your Google Maps is set to “Avoid Tolls”, it will try to direct around the National Park entrance and take you 14 miles down a heavily washboarded road. We made it about 2 miles before deciding it definitely was not the right route. On the flip side, if you love off roading and want to save on the entrance fee, this does appear to be an available back entryway.
We stayed here for one night prior to our two night reservation at Mather Campground, much closer to the canyon ($18/night). It was good for showers and laundry, but the campgrounds felt cramped and noisy and I couldn’t get cell service anywhere. On our second day we decided to return to this free spot because it’s just so much better.
mrsdillon would stay here again
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“Great place to stay and visit the Grand Canyon and AZ trail.”
Reviewed 4/25/2019
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 10 |
RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
We had a lot of fun at the Kaibab National Forest and Grand Canyon. We had fires every night. You can use the wood that is on the ground, and it is everywhere. There is a toilet at the AZ trail head along with a tower and trash. Bring toilet paper when you go to the toilet. Showered at the Grand Canyon camp group. The cost for show... more
We had a lot of fun at the Kaibab National Forest and Grand Canyon. We had fires every night. You can use the wood that is on the ground, and it is everywhere. There is a toilet at the AZ trail head along with a tower and trash. Bring toilet paper when you go to the toilet. Showered at the Grand Canyon camp group. The cost for shower is $2.00 for every 8 minutes. You can also dump and get water at the Grand Canyon camp group for free. We went to Grand Canyon Camper Village to get propane. We have a 30 foot Keystone Outback.
Brandon would stay here again
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“beautiful but beware of mud!”
Reviewed 4/3/2019
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 29' (Class A) |
We found a beautiful peaceful spot about a couple miles in (right after the watch tower and before the second cattle guard). We are pulling a 31’ tt and got stuck in some mud at one point even with 4wd. There is still snow melting all around so the ground is soft. We saw a car (with 4wd) and 2 more trucks pulling tt’s get stuck too... more
We found a beautiful peaceful spot about a couple miles in (right after the watch tower and before the second cattle guard). We are pulling a 31’ tt and got stuck in some mud at one point even with 4wd. There is still snow melting all around so the ground is soft. We saw a car (with 4wd) and 2 more trucks pulling tt’s get stuck too. Just be careful when you pull into a site off the main dirt road.
HCaprice would stay here again
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“Amazing boondocking location for exploring Grand Canyon”
Reviewed 12/5/2018
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 27' |
We loved this spot and would’ve stayed longer if we could get our furnace to kick on with the 19 degree weather! When you turn down the road, keep going until you go through the gate and you’ll see the Kaibab National Forest sign. There is an info board, though we picked a roundabout prior to the signage. Fire pit was all ready for us!... more
We loved this spot and would’ve stayed longer if we could get our furnace to kick on with the 19 degree weather! When you turn down the road, keep going until you go through the gate and you’ll see the Kaibab National Forest sign. There is an info board, though we picked a roundabout prior to the signage. Fire pit was all ready for us! Be aware of the mud pits, which were ice covered when we were there. Happy travels!
Sunny would stay here again
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“No problems!”
Reviewed 11/20/2018
Days stayed: | 1 |
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RV Length: | 34' (Class A) |
34’ class A and tow car fit here no problem, road in good condition but looked like it could get muddy if wet. Saw sunrise from the fire tower by Arizona Trailhead. My at&t worked “off network”
Mandy would stay here again
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“Very serene place”
Reviewed 10/23/2018
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
RV Length: | 25' |
This place is really nice, we stayed here in our 25ft converted shuttle bus one night with absolutely no problems. The second night we got really stuck (our inexperience) . If it has rained and the ground seems muddy id be cautious with heavier rigs especially without 4 wheel drive. An amazing man helped us out and towed us to safety. ... more
This place is really nice, we stayed here in our 25ft converted shuttle bus one night with absolutely no problems. The second night we got really stuck (our inexperience) . If it has rained and the ground seems muddy id be cautious with heavier rigs especially without 4 wheel drive. An amazing man helped us out and towed us to safety. I feel terrible and forgot his name with everything that was going on but if your him and read this I'd love to meet up again!
Busroute2nowhere would stay here again
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“Great location, and loved the smell of pines...”
Reviewed 10/5/2018
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 1001 |
RV Length: | 10' (Teardrop Trailer) |
Came in from the inside of the park. Drove down to the lookout tower area and immediately found a nice spot within the loop to the right, across from the tower. Pit house and trash receptacles. Didn't have to level at all. Few other people camping in the area, but for the most part pretty quiet. Nearby all the things to visit in the pa... more
Came in from the inside of the park. Drove down to the lookout tower area and immediately found a nice spot within the loop to the right, across from the tower. Pit house and trash receptacles. Didn't have to level at all. Few other people camping in the area, but for the most part pretty quiet. Nearby all the things to visit in the park. No AT&T service, but roamed on some other carrier. Overall a great experience. Stayed Sept. 27-30, 2018.
tg2654 would stay here again
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“In the pines...”
Reviewed 9/13/2018
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
You’re minutes from the Grand Canyon. And it’s free. What more can I say? We watched the sunset at Moran Point and watched the sunrise at Grandview. Perfection. We rolled in after the sunset and only saw a few vehicles. We camped on the left right before the cattle guard. A few cars went by but it wasn’t a disturbance. We got up early ... more
You’re minutes from the Grand Canyon. And it’s free. What more can I say? We watched the sunset at Moran Point and watched the sunrise at Grandview. Perfection. We rolled in after the sunset and only saw a few vehicles. We camped on the left right before the cattle guard. A few cars went by but it wasn’t a disturbance. We got up early for the sunrise and there were probably a dozen vehicles... still plenty of spots. Since it’s BLM land there’s tons of room—basically anywhere that’s appropriate along the road within 30’. The stars were incredible and thankfully we didn’t see any big wild cats. We did not have AT&T cell service anywhere in the park. Standing outside Chase bank had the fastest wifi for us.
Hannah would stay here again
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- recreation trail
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