Soap Creek Dispersed Camping
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Write a Review Hwy 89A Marble Canyon, AZ 435-688-3200 602-417-9200 Official WebsiteGPS: 36.7526, -111.7176
Location submitted by: Steve-n-Lynn
Overview of Soap Creek Dispersed Camping
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by private on 10/23/2024
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Class A)
Reported by Peter & John on 11/1/2021
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 4,002 ft / 1,219 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Tj1954 asked on 6/9/2021
We drive a 36’ Beaver towing a car. Is Soap Creek Dispersed Camping doable for us?
camper-873206 asked on 4/15/2024
Has anyone been here, in the month of January and February, im wondering on the conditions of the road, is it doable ...
camper-891962 asked on 12/13/2023
Hello! Am I right that this fence nearby the road could be opened by hand and it's presence does not mean you could n...
izzyos asked on 1/14/2023
How is the road turnoff? On satellite, it doesn't look well marked besides the two track. I'm just worried about slow...
JAVI asked on 5/26/2022
I am a traveler in a sedan car, could I stay at Soap Creek Dispersed Camping for one night?
daisglas asked on 4/19/2022
We will be pulling a 28ft TT, will we have clearance for turning around? Also, is this area usually very busy? Thanks!
JW222 asked on 4/9/2021
I will be in the area with a regular Class C, 28 foot RV. I have two questions for those of you who have been here. ...
kentwilson asked on 11/29/2020
Has anyone taken a 40+ 5th Wheel very far down this road?
Jenn asked on 9/15/2020
I have a 36' TT, is there plenty of space for a big rig? Turn around etc.
sheakev asked on 9/13/2020
We have a Sprinter van 3500 (dually but not 4-wheel drive 25' long). Will we get hung up?
It seems like an awesome ...
Mal asked on 8/28/2020
Is there enough room for a 19ft. camper trailer? Any pull through spots?
Reviews of Soap Creek Dispersed Camping 52 people have reviewed this location.
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“Great views. Nice spot!”
Reviewed 11/13/2020
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Secluded. Maybe 6-8 spots. Road in has some dips, so you might want to have some clearance on your rv / tow vehicle. Stayed 3 nights, 1-2 neighbors each night. Remember to close the barb wire gate to keep the ranchers happy.
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Making It Count would stay here again
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“What a gem! ”
Reviewed 10/21/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 15' (Travel Trailer) |
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Pulled in, opened the gate, and went to the right. Nice turnaround at the end. I think there are 4 total spots to the right. The star gazing was amazing. It was rocky but a two wheel drive suv made it. The dip at the entrance is the hardest part. We didn't go to the left but I did see a car come from there. We did have some road noise ... more
Pulled in, opened the gate, and went to the right. Nice turnaround at the end. I think there are 4 total spots to the right. The star gazing was amazing. It was rocky but a two wheel drive suv made it. The dip at the entrance is the hardest part. We didn't go to the left but I did see a car come from there. We did have some road noise from big trucks about every 15 mins or so. Once we were in the camper it went away. Had great, service with AT&T and Verizon.
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Bradb_10 would stay here again
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“Favorite free camping!”
Reviewed 10/17/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
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Stayed: 10/6/2020 - FREE Site: Canyon Edge - 2nd site Vehicle: Hyundai Rogue Equipment: Tent This was by far one of the coolest places I’ve ever camped. Right on the canyon edge! Beautiful sunset and sunrise! The turnoff for this camping is situated between a scenic byway sign, from both directions. The coordinates were very a... more
Stayed: 10/6/2020 - FREE
Site: Canyon Edge - 2nd site
Vehicle: Hyundai Rogue
Equipment: Tent
This was by far one of the coolest places I’ve ever camped. Right on the canyon edge! Beautiful sunset and sunrise!
The turnoff for this camping is situated between a scenic byway sign, from both directions. The coordinates were very accurate and took us right to the gate. Open and close the gate behind you and take the fork to the left.
There were a couple small sites along the road, if you didn’t want to go all the way. Particularly, I remember a nice spot near the sign, past the first rough patch of rocks, if you don’t want to go any further. The road is definitely pretty rough. Take it slow and try to get there during the daylight to make it easier. We did just fine in the Rogue.
Once you get to the canyon edge, there are a couple sites that are across the road from each other. We passed those and took the next one on the canyon-side of the road. *See photo* It was a little rough for the tent and stakes, but it worked out just fine.
We didn’t go any further, but these were really the only sites that we saw. Another man pulled up later and asked if he could park his car next to us, since there weren’t any more obvious sites.
We were on an 11-day National Park trip and this was by far my favorite site we stayed. 100% worth it and would love to return!
AT&T: Full bars LTE
Sprint: 2 bars LTE
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Dare To Everywhere would stay here again
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“Solitude”
Reviewed 10/2/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | End of Road |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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Getting to this location is NOT for the faint-o-heart, but once you are here... amazing! We pulled our 25’ Airstream all the way to the end-loop. It is a large turn-around area RIGHT at the junction of two canyons and the Colorado River (a canyon of its own). I rolled our bikes out to this pinnacle area (60 feet from our site) ... more
Getting to this location is NOT for the faint-o-heart, but once you are here... amazing!
We pulled our 25’ Airstream all the way to the end-loop. It is a large turn-around area RIGHT at the junction of two canyons and the Colorado River (a canyon of its own).
I rolled our bikes out to this pinnacle area (60 feet from our site) and snapped the photo looking Southeast-ish.
The coordinates for the gate (at the road) are very close to spot-on. There is not all that much driveway space from the highway to the gate, so be careful on your approach.
The road just inside the gate makes a sharp right turn, and is slow going almost all the way. There are places to turn around (if you lose hope), and some 6-8 pull-out places to camp along the roadway.
The roadway is not well maintain, and again... we pulled our 25’ Airstream out here, but don’t pull anything much longer.
It is “dead quiet” here, aside from the dull roar of the river below. It is flat though rocky/gravely.
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Camp'nBilly would stay here again
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“Amazingly Beautiful Spot Close to Lee's Ferry”
Reviewed 7/26/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Stayed here overnight on a recent fly fishing trip to nearby Lee's Ferry. Access is through a gate off highway 89A and along a dirt road with some rocky spots. Site is just a 10-15 min drive to the walk-in/boat ramp at Lee's Ferry. We arrived after dark so we had to rely on other Campendium reviews to make sure we were in the right ... more
Stayed here overnight on a recent fly fishing trip to nearby Lee's Ferry. Access is through a gate off highway 89A and along a dirt road with some rocky spots. Site is just a 10-15 min drive to the walk-in/boat ramp at Lee's Ferry.
We arrived after dark so we had to rely on other Campendium reviews to make sure we were in the right spot. There are no signs marking this area that can be seen from Highway 89A - luckily we had just enough of a cell signal (Tmobile) to reference the map marking the spot on the Campendium app. Access is located from a dirt turnout with a large dip immediately after leaving the highway. Dip is the least drastic on the south end, but could be trouble for large RV's in some spots - take your time and look for the best spot for entry. There's a closed gate (no lock) that needs to be opened to allow entry. After the gate, there are a few spots along the dirt road before encountering any rocky terrain. If you have a large rig or are just stopped for a few hours of sleep, one of these spots close to the gate is a great idea. At the fork, we went left to the cliffs. The "left" road has some rocky areas - 4 wheel drive is not necessary, but good clearance will help. Take your time through the rocky areas and the road eventually pays off as it turns left (north) along the cliffs overlooking the Colorado River.
There was NO one else at this location when we stayed there, so we had our pick of spots. We had our pick of spots, but as we arrived after dark, we settled into the 2nd site along the cliffs. We set up our tent about 50ft from the cliff edge. Sites are desert with hard ground, some small rocks, little brush, and some tiny cacti. When we arrived around 8pm, there was a good breeze blowing that made the setup of our tent interesting and we parked the car between the wind and tent to try to block some of the wind. Luckily, the wind died down to a gentle breeze (great for a warm summer night) after an hour or so and never picked back up. We had 3-4 bars of Tmobile service and were able to facetime with family back in Phoenix without trouble. Plenty of cell access to make calls, check email, and browse, but I'm not sure I would plan to get important work done while here. The night was pitch black, absolutely quiet, and the stars were plentiful - we really had a enjoyable and relaxing night of sleep.
We awoke in the morning to a breathtaking view not only of the Vermillion Cliffs to the West, but to an unforgettable view of the Colorado from the cliffs above. This spot is worth the views as this is one of the most beautiful spots in all of AZ in our opinion! After taking some photos and throwing the drone up to take some video of our surroundings, we packed up camp and headed to Lee's Ferry for a day of fishing via a short 10-15 min drive along 89A.
We love this spot and will absolutely camp here again. We're excited to return when temps are cooler and hope to spend more time exploring the cliffs and surroundings nearby.
Critters: We were on the lookout for snakes but didn't see any. Bugs weren't bad, but they are there. We did find a large scorpion under our tent when packing it up, so as this is desert terrain, be sure to make sure shake out your gear that sits on the ground.
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znewsome would stay here again
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“My new favorite camping spot ”
Reviewed 5/22/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | Dispersed |
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Can’t say enough about this place. It was beautiful and secluded. Only two other campers in the area that I could see and there was enough room to spread out so that we couldn’t even see them by the time we found our spot. Rough road coming in. You don’t need four wheel drive, but high clearance is a must. Dirt road forks and I took th... more
Can’t say enough about this place. It was beautiful and secluded. Only two other campers in the area that I could see and there was enough room to spread out so that we couldn’t even see them by the time we found our spot. Rough road coming in. You don’t need four wheel drive, but high clearance is a must. Dirt road forks and I took the road to the right. Went all the way to the end and took the last campsite as far away from the road as I could get. Road traffic was barely noticeable most of the time.
Nell would stay here again
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“Fantastic Camping Spot that is FREE”
Reviewed 5/14/2020
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Either the person who paid $5/night is mistaken or they were robbed. This camping spot is FREE. It's a wonderful area. There is a near constant cool breeze even when it's very hot so I stay pretty cool inside. There are several spots out here but you do have to drive beyond the student experimental area. There is one in a wash rig... more
Either the person who paid $5/night is mistaken or they were robbed. This camping spot is FREE. It's a wonderful area. There is a near constant cool breeze even when it's very hot so I stay pretty cool inside.
There are several spots out here but you do have to drive beyond the student experimental area. There is one in a wash right when you come in the gate, one across from the experimental area, one on the hill up from the experimental area, on way down the road on the side of the experimental area. That's all if you go right when you come in the gate and see the experimental area.
If you got left instead, there is a large spot just before the Marble Canyon sign. I would imagine there may be more spots beyond this. The road to the left is a rocky mess (large rocks and slabs) so it's a challenge to get down but not too bad. It's almost as if there was a sidewalk there and it got torn up in a quake or something.
Other than folks leaving their dog waste behind, this place is pretty clean.
Verizon is 2-3 bars and pretty fast.
I also saw some people camped on the other side of the road across from here where all those rocks and boulders are. I have no idea how they got over there but it looked like an OK spot.
This camp is close to gas, activities, food, etc. and it's beautiful and it's free.
It's cold at night but not that cold. For the first time in a while, I didn't wake up freezing.
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BP would stay here again
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“Great view! ”
Reviewed 5/6/2020
| Nightly rate: | $5 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
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Stayed 5 nights in the spot next to the SW Experimental Garden Array. Be careful when you’re exiting the highway onto the dirt road because there is a steep drop off. I didn’t scrape the bottom of my trailer but my axles are “flipped.” Be careful... The first spot is about a hundred yards from the road in an arroyo. Next is the sp... more
Stayed 5 nights in the spot next to the SW Experimental Garden Array. Be careful when you’re exiting the highway onto the dirt road because there is a steep drop off. I didn’t scrape the bottom of my trailer but my axles are “flipped.” Be careful...
The first spot is about a hundred yards from the road in an arroyo. Next is the spot where I stayed. Both are easily accessible for big trailers. There are more spots to the east, towards the river, but the road gets REALLY ROCKY.
Verizon was two bars.
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TSA250 would stay here again
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“Read before driving left”
Reviewed 4/20/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
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Road...I went left, not right. The first mile is bad. Like really horrible. I won't make the journey to the cliff again without raising my camper a few inches. I have never had an issue til now. It's like rock climbing. Sites....left at the Y, there are like 4 before you get too far into the shit access road. After that there are t... more
Road...I went left, not right. The first mile is bad. Like really horrible. I won't make the journey to the cliff again without raising my camper a few inches. I have never had an issue til now. It's like rock climbing.
Sites....left at the Y, there are like 4 before you get too far into the shit access road. After that there are three right on the cliff and some further back. The road goes for miles so you'll find something.
Internet...I camped at this location and worked remotely using webcam 36.7533896, -111.6814468. I tested the internet at all sites leading up to that. Surprisingly I got better reception the further I went except for around the third site in.
Att is about 16 upload and 3 download. Verizon is 1 upload if I was lucky and 3 download. I tested with a basic booster and the weboost drive reach. Att wins and all I used was my $20 booster. The weboost couldn't help Verizon here....those numbers were with it!
I literally don't think I'll ever have a more epic view than this. The other blm camping up the way by the Dam is more like a daytime hangout spot for the local kids.
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FT_Boondocker would stay here again
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“Awe Struck”
Reviewed 3/17/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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If you aren’t living on the edge you are taking up to much space...
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Weldman would stay here again
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