Kaibab National Forest

Learn about camping and boondocking at Kaibab National Forest, Arizona

Forest Road 688, Grand Canyon NP

Forest Road 688 heads east from Highway 64. The first mile of this road is off-limits to camping because it is within one mile of a developed campground (10X Campground). But when you get past that range, there are dozens of previously-used campsite, as well as dozens more along spur roads branching from it.

Forest Road 305, Grand Canyon NP

The first mile of Forest Road 305 has dozens of previously-used dispersed campsites, as well as dozens more along spur roads leading off from it. The road itself is firm packed dirt suitable for any vehicle or RV, but don't stray too far off road as the dirt gets soft.

Kaibab National Forest Camping Rules

These official rules and regulations for camping at Kaibab National Forest were gathered from Orders issued by the Supervisor of Kaibab National Forest, along with information published U.S. Forest Service website, and from...

Where Can You Camp for Free in the Grand Canyon?

You can boondock just about anywhere in Grand Canyon National Park, as long as you have obtained a "backcountry camping permit". Unfortunately, backcountry camping is largely restricted to hikers who carry their camping gear deep into the...