West Side Highway 67, Grand Canyon NP

North Kaibab Ranger District

Kaibab National Forest

Free Camping Near Grand Canyon National Park

The east side of Highway 67 along the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has more forest roads and more camping opportunities than the west side. Served by Forest Roads 22, 270, 222, 1046, 1047, 1048, 1049, 1050... This is where most dispersed campers go to find free camping.

Authority

North Kaibab Ranger District logo

North Kaibab Ranger District

Kaibab National Forest

District Office

Tel: (928) 643-7395

Official campground webpage

Particulars

GPS: 36.4016, -112.1375

Elevation: 8,868 feet

Reservations: First come, first served

Camping Fee: None

Permit: None

Max stay: 14 days in a 30 day period

Amenities: None

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Admin Staff

Admin Staff

Boondocker's Bible

Camping on the East Side of Highway 67

Forest Road 22 heads west from Highway 67 and then branches off into a myriad of other forest roads. Dispersed camping is allowed on all of these roads as long as you camp in previously-used sites and drive no more than 30 feet from the side of the road.

This area of the forest has fewer previously-used campsites than in the South Rim of the forest, but they’re spaced further apart which makes more seclusion and peace. This area also has more wildlife, including free roaming Wood Bison.

There is small section of Forest Road 22, about 1,500 feet in length, coming closest to Demotte Campground, that is off-limits to camping due to Kaibab’s rule prohibiting camping within one mile from a developed campground. But that’s the only area off-limits to dispersed camping.

Other Campsites Within 20 Miles Radius

Associated Documents

Kaibab National Forest Order 03-07-01-23-02, Prohibits camping within 1 mile of developed sites in the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts, and 1/2 mile in the North Kaibab Ranger District, (eff: September 1, 2023, term: August 31, 2033)

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