Soap Creek Dispersed Camping

This is not exactly a big rig friendly location, but if you are a bit adventurous, it’s worth the effort to get in. As other commenters have noted, bearing left at the fork requires a very capable vehicle. Even though it’s VERY bumpy in a lot of places, we could have taken our 43 foot diesel pusher out there, were it not for the dips in the road, which would absolutely have caused us to plow the underside of our front bumper into the ground. Absolutely not possible for a large motorhome. But if you have a smaller rig, the left fork leads to some stunning sites that overlook the canyon, directly on the edge of it. We split right at the fork, and slowly and carefully worked our way the 1 mile out to the end. We drove our tow car out in front of the motorhome, and got out to watch in a couple of spots were there were dips in the road. But we have enough front clearance to make it, and just dragged our mudflap a couple of times coming out of the dips. If you have a large RV with very little ground clearance, you will almost certainly have to stay in one of the first couple of sites along the road. It’s also rocky and bumpy, so taking it slow is required. There were very few people around during our late October stay, and we enjoyed some of the darkest skies and greatest peace and quiet we have experienced anywhere. We have both a PepWave router with a Parsec Husky roof antenna, and a WeBoost. With those we were able to have satisfactory AT&T connectivity. We also have access to other networks, but none worked as well. Without a booster, we’d suggest that this may not be a good place for someone who absolutely must be online. For anyone wanting an awesome and isolated location with absolute darkness and peace and quiet, getting into this place is worth the effort for a stay of a few days or more. The sites overlooking the canyon on the left fork were so stunning, it made us think about selling our diesel pusher to get something smaller, like the Class B rigs we saw out there.

Great site for boondocking. A lot of space and pretty easy to get to. Dirt road is easily drivable and most cars will be fine. Just open the gate and drive in.

Cell service near get worst as you go further in. I got barely 1 bar with my Verizon phone, but my T-Mobile hotspot got nothing. With my WeBoost on, I get a couple more bars with Verizon, but the internet was slow but usable and the only streaming service I could get working was Youtube. T-Mobile hotspot still got nothing with the WeBoost.

Incredible sunsets, easy access (as other reviewers mentioned, take the right at the fork), potable water and dump station at Lee's Ferry, just 15 minutes down the road, and lots to see in the area. We spent a good amount of time off-roading and hiking in Vermillion Cliffs National Monument and all around Page. We also enjoyed picking fruit in the orchards at Lee's Ferry. I would definitely recommend heading down the road to the left at the fork (without your RV - on foot or mountain bike) and checking out Marble Canyon, which is actually the edge of the Grand Canyon.

We were camping on the North Rim and decided to leave due to snow forecast. We pulled in here took the right fork and found a nice flat spot 1/2 way down. The road is bumpy but easy for our 19’ RV. Only a couple of others here and the views are amazing. Quiet and VERY dark. Try to get here before dark. There is a cattle gate to get in that is wide and opens easily.

We spent our first ever night of boondocking here in our 2020 4x4 Sprinter. There was only one other camper van about a mile away in this entire huge place. The views were stunning and it was very quiet. Since there was no cell signal, we had a hard time finding the entrance (the gate) to this place at night. So, first lesson learnt: arrive during daylight to your intended boondocking site. The only way we’ve found this place in total darkness was looking for mile post 545 using the LED light bars mounted on our roof rack. The road was mostly flat and accessible by 2WD, though a higher clearance is helpful.

This place was great. Stayed here one night and there was no one else around.

The location is accurate from the map. There are no signs, it’s a large pull off with a fence and gate. Pulled through gate and you go down the dirt road some to the Y that all the other reviews talked about.

We probably made a dumb decision but we went left in our 26 foot class c RV. It’s super bumpy/rocky for a RV. Everything was shaking and about to fall out of the cabinets. Went about 1-2 mph. But we were definitely rewarded for it. There are 3 campsites when the road curves close to the canyon/river overlook. We took the first spot and it was amazing.

Next morning we walked down the road a good ways. Once you get past the 3rd campsite along the overlook the road and canyon split in opposite directions. You also would definitely need a 4WD vehicle to go further. We could see another small campsite in the distance.

Hope this all helps!

I was worried that it might be full on the 4th of July, but it was nearly empty! After reading reviews I veered right at the fork and saw only one other occupant. My 2WD sedan made it all the way to the last campsite with no issue—just had to go slowly over some rocks. Beautiful views! Walked to the canyon rim and saw tied Colorado River in the distance. I sleep in a tent and it was WINDY, but I ended up getting some decent sleep. Was slightly bothered by headlights on the road late at night, but it’s not too bad. Would stay again!

Unbelievable view. We took the road to left and drove back to a spot on the cliffs of the Colorado River. Road was quite rough in spots but doable. Far enough from the highway that you aren’t bothered by noise or lights. Sites are well spaced out-but we had no neighbors at all. The views of the Colorado river and the Vermilion cliffs were like none other. It was quite warm and the wind picked up that night which made for uncomfortable sleeping-but awoke to the amazing view which made it worth it.

We cannot wait to go back! What a beautiful place.

So the dip coming off highway 89A is a problem BUT if you take it slow, at an angle and approach from either the south or north end of the pull off - you’ll be fine.

There is a gate to open and close but there’s plenty of room before the gate and off the highway for doing so.

There is a brief bumpy spot shortly after the gate that looks much worse then it is - not a problem at all, just go slow. Then there’s a large flat camping spot just on your left before coming to the “Y” in the road. If you have the time and it’s not too dark, continue on, there are plenty more to choose from.

At the Y … as others have said, the route to the left is rough - Rocky bumpy rough, NOT high clearance just really bumpy. However, after 1/2 mile or so you’re past it and the road is smooth dirt. It’s still a bit much if you’re towing. Taking the left route will take you to sites overlooking the Colorado River Canyon but we would t do it towing anything. Best in a 4x4 and tent.

We veered to the right and took the site near the scientific station and fenced in area because we were unsure of what to expect after that. In the future we’ll drive further out the road to the right of the Y. We saw vans and two wheel drive vehicles camped quite a ways apart further out that road.

Hiking! I highly recommend walking about two miles out the road that veers left at the Y to reach he Colorado River Canyon. It’s an epic view without the crowds or the railings. Also a flat easy walk or bike ride.

There is also a cool wash lying just behind the fenced in scientific study area that one can hike down for another view of the Colorado where a side canyon meets it. Just be careful if you have children or silly dogs. It would be a fatal fall.

I like to wander and didn’t see any snakes or scorpions in roughly 8-12 miles of wandering.

We saw pretty vermillion horny toads and a couple large wild hares.

The road is so quiet! So little traffic and there are barriers between campsites and the road depending on where you camp. Plenty of room with the sites very well spread out! Lots of small cacti around. No trash and I only saw one broken bottle in several miles of waking around.

There is Lee’s Ferry, Cliff Dwellers Lodge and other areas nearby for minor supplies, even a restaurant or two.

Fantastic find!! We stayed here on out way to lake Powell, we arrived very late at night and did not want to make the drive in so we set up just off the highway outside the gate. (Space for at least 4-5 rigs, so don’t be afraid of arriving too late). In the morning we drove down the road(right at fork) and drive it to the very end. There are probably 10 spots total and 3 were open, we took one of the last spots at the end. We have a 30ft class A and it was fine, just take it slow. Our spot backed up to the Colorado river, beautiful. Decent ATT service (I work remote and was able to zoom no problem)