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Long Jim Loop Dispersed Camping
Kaibab National Forest
Write a Review Long Jim Loop Rd. Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 928-635-5600 928-635-8200 Official WebsiteGPS: 35.9812, -112.1271
Overview of Long Jim Loop Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by roadtrippers-asmccammon on 6/22/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Traveling_Toddler on 11/7/2021
Elevation 6,594 ft / 2,009 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Long Jim Loop Dispersed Camping
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 928-635-5600
camper-783377 asked on 2/10/2023
Is there a place to fill up the water tank on our camper at/near this campground the first week in March?
camper-626843 asked on 3/13/2023
Has anyone had trouble with anything being stolen here. Like generators solar etc
Tara asked on 10/27/2022
Is it best to enter from the north entrance? Looks like there is a north & south entrance to the Loop. Pulling a 25 ...
Ativ01 asked on 7/25/2022
Is it pretty busy here? We are looking to go at the end of September.
Freedom Cruisers asked on 5/17/2022
Do you have to have any permits or any thing else to camp here?
Ellie asked on 12/26/2021
Do you need a reservation to stay at Long Jim Loop Dispersed Camping?
2campers asked on 6/2/2021
Our class b camper van has a low clearance. Can we drive in on this campground?
Lstyles asked on 10/14/2020
Would this be a good area for a 4wd SUV towing 28ft trailer? Would there be room for this size rig in any of the Long...
Reviews of Long Jim Loop Dispersed Camping 45 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 5/4/2024
“Perfect Spot For A Grand Canyon Visit”
Reviewed 10/23/2022
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
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We arrived around 4 pm. There was a mix of tents and RVs. We easily found a pull through spot that was relatively level and set up. It was very windy while we were the and it snowed. But it was a great place to boondock. We would stay there again!
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Becky H would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Found this camping spot through Campendium and was not disappointed.”
Reviewed 10/20/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We had to cancel our reservations due to cold (overnight freezing temps) weather at Trailer Village in Grand Canyon and arrived a week later to accommodate our friend's TT. We tried to get two sites a week later at Mather and Trailer Village, they were all booked up. When I was doing some research for our trip. I remembered about L... more
We had to cancel our reservations due to cold (overnight freezing temps) weather at Trailer Village in Grand Canyon and arrived a week later to accommodate our friend's TT. We tried to get two sites a week later at Mather and Trailer Village, they were all booked up.
When I was doing some research for our trip. I remembered about Long Jim Loop, and we took a chance. We were really surprised to the availability and how close the park entrance was.
The sites are easy to access, and we had to level the rig which was not a big issue. The only issue was you had to watch out for water in puddles with deep mud ruts once you got off the main road. You just need to be careful and take your time to navigate. This should not be an issue during the drier seasons.
I wished our schedule allowed us to stay long then 1 night. I would defiantly recommend staying we felt safe there was some traffic on the gravel road but did not disturb our sleep.
T&J would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Loved This Spot!”
Reviewed 10/10/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 10 |
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Perfect location! A few minutes from Tusayan where there’s a small store and some restaurants, a few minutes to the south entrance of the Grand Canyon but still in the woods and far away enough to still feel like you’re in the forest. Heard elk every night and even saw some in our campsite! Road was in good condition. Loved this site a... more
Perfect location! A few minutes from Tusayan where there’s a small store and some restaurants, a few minutes to the south entrance of the Grand Canyon but still in the woods and far away enough to still feel like you’re in the forest. Heard elk every night and even saw some in our campsite! Road was in good condition. Loved this site and would definitely stay again. Spots tend to fill up quicker after 5/6pm.
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RVwithSC would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Perfect spot to stay if you’re going to the Grand Canyon NP! ”
Reviewed 5/2/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
| RV Length: | 22' (Travel Trailer) |
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We got here on 04/27/22 around 5PM and we were surprised that is was quite full with both RVer’s and tent campers. We found a little spot just off the road that we could fit in, which we liked since there isn’t much traffic and it wasn’t to hard to level. We felt comfortable leaving our trailer while visiting the park. The days were ni... more
We got here on 04/27/22 around 5PM and we were surprised that is was quite full with both RVer’s and tent campers. We found a little spot just off the road that we could fit in, which we liked since there isn’t much traffic and it wasn’t to hard to level. We felt comfortable leaving our trailer while visiting the park. The days were nice, but nights were very cold. We had one day of high winds and the trees swaying made me nervous. Beside that it was perfect! We saw wild horses and elk almost everyday. Also, the local fire department drive through here regularly and the sheriff drove through once over the weekend I’m assuming to check things out since they didn’t stop. FYI, the road in is a bit bumpy, but just take it slow.
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Jen would stay here again
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“Pretty campsite in the trees”
Reviewed 4/21/2022
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Great site for being so close to the Grand Canyon. We got here before sunset and the place was just starting to fill up. Despite being a lil crowded the sunset was nice and the sites were fairly level and spaced out. Only a low rating for cleanliness because someone didn’t pack out their garbage on our site. It was at least in the fire... more
Great site for being so close to the Grand Canyon. We got here before sunset and the place was just starting to fill up. Despite being a lil crowded the sunset was nice and the sites were fairly level and spaced out. Only a low rating for cleanliness because someone didn’t pack out their garbage on our site. It was at least in the fire pit.
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“Wild horses at the campsite!”
Reviewed 4/1/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 33' (Travel Trailer) |
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Great spot 1 mile from the entrance station, we stayed at the first spot where the forest info sign was. It was a nice stay, no complaints, just be careful coming in as the dip at that site can make it easy to bottom out on big rigs. There were many sites along the loop that can accommodate all sizes.
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L&K Full Time would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great When Dry”
Reviewed 3/26/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 9 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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We parked our 30' trailer here for 9 days and went into the park every day. The number of spaces available here varied substantially as the country dried out. We had a great spot but there were not many available when we first pulled in. The road is good gravel with a few potholes and it loops back around to the highway so you don't... more
We parked our 30' trailer here for 9 days and went into the park every day. The number of spaces available here varied substantially as the country dried out. We had a great spot but there were not many available when we first pulled in. The road is good gravel with a few potholes and it loops back around to the highway so you don't have to worry about finding a place to turn around. But once you get off the gravel road it is snot-slick clay when wet.
It looked mostly like a spot folks would stay for a night and then go into the park. We saw motor coaches and people staying in their cars. There were a few of us staying longer but not many. It was cold while we were there the third week in March. It snowed a little one night. We never worried about leaving the trailer all day and we once left it all night as well when we stayed down on the Colorado river one night. We saw a police car drive by a couple times.
The constant tour helicopters were an annoyance but we were always gone during the day and they don't fly at night. We rely on solar and this place was well shaded so we had to run the generator a lot. The park is a madhouse. We were there during Arizona spring break and the 2 lane line to get into the park sometimes stretched to the middle of Tusayan, almost 2 miles. You had to schedule entering and leaving the park to avoid traffic. There is a paved bike trail all the way from Tusayan to the park and good biking through the park as well. Tusayan is an easy walk or ride from Long Jim.
We went out one of the other dispersed camping roads heading east from the south side of Tusayan. We liked that better because each site was more remote from other sites, but the road was a little rougher and cell service was absent along some parts of the road.
We had reservations for a few nights at Mather campground but after seeing how tight it was we decided to not risk taking a 30 ft trailer in there. A 25 ft trailer would have been much more suitable. The trailer camping was $75/night in the park and we didn't want to spend that.
We would stay here again.
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BootsBikesBoatsBooks would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Cold but fun place to stay”
Reviewed 11/28/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | dispersed |
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We stayed on the Jim Long Loop back in early January of 2021. When we first got there, we decided to unhook our popup trailer so it would be easier to scout for a secluded spot well off the loop. After making good use of the 4WD in our Suburban, we found a small flat spot in the middle of a hilly section and setup camp. Although it see... more
We stayed on the Jim Long Loop back in early January of 2021. When we first got there, we decided to unhook our popup trailer so it would be easier to scout for a secluded spot well off the loop. After making good use of the 4WD in our Suburban, we found a small flat spot in the middle of a hilly section and setup camp. Although it seemed quite remote, we were only about 5 minutes away from the Grand Canyon entrance to the North and the town of Tusayan to the South. During the day the temps got into the low 50's, but at night it got down to 8 degrees both nights we were there. It was really something to hear all the different sounds of wildlife during the evenings. We would definitely go there again.
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T-Mobile 4G
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“Big rig friendly, 5 mins from south entrance”
Reviewed 11/7/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Parked our 40 ft 5th wheel here for 2 nights. Upon arriving we had to circle the block because cars and tents took up the largest spots designed for large rigs instead of the smaller spots under the trees where we can’t get to. Finally found a drive that was somewhat level but we picked up a screw in one of the tires. The road is fre... more
Parked our 40 ft 5th wheel here for 2 nights. Upon arriving we had to circle the block because cars and tents took up the largest spots designed for large rigs instead of the smaller spots under the trees where we can’t get to. Finally found a drive that was somewhat level but we picked up a screw in one of the tires.
The road is frequently patrolled by the sheriffs department, which is appreciated, but didn’t feel unsafe.
Camp is very peaceful, no noise, and great for dogs. There’s a trail, partly paved that runs along the perimeter. Lots of established fire pits and large logs for seating.
Verizon cell and data signal was 2-3 bars, but no at&t at our spot. If we drove up to the entrance there was 1-2 bars but spotty.
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Traveling_Toddler would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
Reviewed 10/4/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Very nice dispersed campground. A little road noise during the day but not noticeable to us. Nice bike path from campground into the Grand Canyon Park. Cool in the evening, down in to the 30's but warmed up nicely during the day. Had wild horses in our campsite the first night, so awesome.
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Jules would stay here again
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