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-909477 on 5/19/2024
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?
Corbett's Adventure asked on 4/27/2023
Where is the nearest place to get water and dump?
camper-753129 asked on 2/26/2023
Is THE grand canyon south rim on walking distantce? Or only by car?
camper-808727 asked on 5/11/2024
Is this site close to the south rim of the Grand Canyon? I heard those are the best views for picture taking.
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...
The Cappy's asked on 4/16/2023
How far is the “rough” road in before the cattle grate? Thanks.
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 97 people have reviewed this location.
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“Boondocking sites near the South Rim”
Reviewed 8/4/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Several sites for RVs/tents off of a long dirt road within ~20min drive to South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Most of the sites are really spread out & shaded. Great option to be close to the South Rim activities. *We stayed Aug 3rd and the road 64 east will be closed for roadwork until further notice... so if you’re planning on traveling ... more
Several sites for RVs/tents off of a long dirt road within ~20min drive to South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Most of the sites are really spread out & shaded. Great option to be close to the South Rim activities. *We stayed Aug 3rd and the road 64 east will be closed for roadwork until further notice... so if you’re planning on traveling to North Rim / Page, AZ plan accordingly!*
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samsilsbee would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
Reviewed 8/2/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 29' (Class A) |
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August 1st, 2020. We stayed by the Grandview Lookout Tower. Love this place. Even though the park is full, there is only one other camper within a half mile. Only drawback is that the Grand Canyon East Gate is closed and locked. Only way into this area is through Williams.
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Ernie & Adel would stay here again
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“Plenty of space, within GCNP”
Reviewed 11/21/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 310A |
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You do have to pass through the entrance gates to get here, at least the way we went (??) so I don’t know if it’s technically free. We have a park pass, so it worked out free for us. Other than that, it’s as others have said. Very close to the visitors center, maybe 11 miles. Access is easy, though getting to some sites can be rock... more
You do have to pass through the entrance gates to get here, at least the way we went (??) so I don’t know if it’s technically free. We have a park pass, so it worked out free for us.
Other than that, it’s as others have said. Very close to the visitors center, maybe 11 miles. Access is easy, though getting to some sites can be rocky.
There’s water at camper services or right near the coffee shop/bike rental area. I think there’s a dump too?? Also showers, laundry and a super expensive grocery store all in the park. As well as a post office.our AT&T worked fine.
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The Wanderlings would stay here again
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“Super close to Grand Canyon!”
Reviewed 11/3/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
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Really easy access and SO close to the canyon! Large spots with fire rings, big rig friendly. Great free site! Lots of wasps though & tons of traffic on the dirt road... we think there might be logging or something down the road. Like 25 cars passed just this late morning. Quiet in the evening and early morning though!
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aavery13 would stay here again
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“Nice spot very close to Grand Canyon National Park”
Reviewed 10/9/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
| Site Number: | n/a |
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This is one of my favorite free camping spots to date. We have stayed here twice now and gotten the same back in spot both times. Spots have a fire ring and are spaced apart nicely. If someone does run a generator, it will be muffled. It is right over the flight path of the helicopters doing tours, but they don't start too early or go ... more
This is one of my favorite free camping spots to date. We have stayed here twice now and gotten the same back in spot both times. Spots have a fire ring and are spaced apart nicely. If someone does run a generator, it will be muffled. It is right over the flight path of the helicopters doing tours, but they don't start too early or go too late. It's within walking distance to the Grandview Lookout tower (which you can climb if you dare), and the Arizona trail is right here as well. Check out the Shoshone Trail in Grand Canyon and the Vishnu Trail within the National Forest. Pack in/pack out and please respect this beautiful land so it stays free! Video below for views around the road. Thanks!
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Jane C would stay here again
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“Great free spot”
Reviewed 10/9/2019
| Days stayed: | 10 |
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| RV Length: | 40' (Class A) |
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Very quiet. We took it nice And slow to get in with our 40’ Class A. The road is bumpy but manageable. We had a great back in spot with a fire ring
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craig & joanne would stay here again
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“Great Free close to Canyon Village”
Reviewed 9/9/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
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Easy to find, gravel road is easy to navigate and the sites are very spread out with lots of trees. Was able to leave our camper to go exploring the canyon and everything was safe and sound whe we got back. Had 4 bars on my Verizon.
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A A RON would stay here again
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“Amazing free campground at Grand Canyon!”
Reviewed 8/28/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Vault toilet / no water / no bathroom sink / no shower / no table / rocks fire pit / easy access / high shade. That's incredible to find a free campground just 20mn driving from the Grand Canyon Visitor Center! Place is really great: a lot of trees to shade, a vault toilet at the Grand View Lookout Tower, pit fires made with rocks. ... more
Vault toilet / no water / no bathroom sink / no shower / no table / rocks fire pit / easy access / high shade.
That's incredible to find a free campground just 20mn driving from the Grand Canyon Visitor Center! Place is really great: a lot of trees to shade, a vault toilet at the Grand View Lookout Tower, pit fires made with rocks. There is a lot sites, we were close to the gravel road and the Tower, but it was quiet, there was no traffic. As you are in a National Forest, you can camp everywhere you want. There is water available at South Visitor Center, with outside tap where you can fill galons. We stayed there mid-June.
Definitly a super great spot!
Emma & Doudou would stay here again
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“Great free dispersed camping in Kaibab NF”
Reviewed 8/18/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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Primitive dispersed campsites with lots of separation. There is a pit toilet and trash receptacles at the Grandview Lookout Tower. 14-day maximum stay; no permits required. Lots of trees for shade. Most sites are relatively level. Very dark and quiet at night. Easy access to Grand Canyon NP. Also very close to a cell tower; great si... more
Primitive dispersed campsites with lots of separation. There is a pit toilet and trash receptacles at the Grandview Lookout Tower. 14-day maximum stay; no permits required. Lots of trees for shade. Most sites are relatively level. Very dark and quiet at night. Easy access to Grand Canyon NP. Also very close to a cell tower; great signal.
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Mark would stay here again
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“Quiet and convenient ”
Reviewed 7/23/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We stayed here one night while passing through. We planned to visit the Grand Canyon on our way out west and looked for a spot close to the national park. This location was within 10 miles of the east entrance and main visitors center. No water, electric, or bathroom facilities, but each site has a fire ring. We arrived around 8 pm loc... more
We stayed here one night while passing through. We planned to visit the Grand Canyon on our way out west and looked for a spot close to the national park. This location was within 10 miles of the east entrance and main visitors center. No water, electric, or bathroom facilities, but each site has a fire ring. We arrived around 8 pm local time and there were a few others there already but plenty of sites. A few more came in overnight. Everyone was quiet and respectful. The birds offered a very early wake up call. We would definitely stay here again.
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Jerrilee would stay here again
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