Those nearest Highway 64 fill up quickly in the peak season, but there are always more sites for those willing to venture further in.
Continue along the Desert View Drive portion of Highway 64 for about 15 miles until you reach the turnoff for Coconino Rim Road (also called Forest Road 310).Īlthough you’ll see good camping spots almost immediately, it’s important to continue down the dirt road until you pass the sign for Kaibab National Forest (just past the first cattle guard).Ĭoconino Rim Road has plenty of campsites for everyone. The easiest access is via the South Entrance to the national park.
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Just know that true dispersed camping isn’t allowed here – you must camp in one of the roughly 100 designated dispersed campsites (which are still completely free).Ĭoconino Rim Road is my go-to for free camping near the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. It’s not nearly as scenic as Edge of the World, but it’s much more easily accessible. Pumphouse Wash is another good spot for free camping near Flagstaff. You can almost always find great non-view campsites away from the rim as well as along spur roads on your drive in. The best campsites along the rim fill up fast and get crowded. What I Don’t Like:Įdge of the World gets busy, especially in the summer. This campsite is far enough from Sedona and Flagstaff to minimize light pollution for very dark night skies and very bright stars. There are also plenty of shade trees to shield you from the hot sun. The views from the end of the road are what make Edge of the World home to arguably the best free camping in Arizona. Just make sure you take Woody Mountain Road and you’ll arrive at the correct spot. Once you reach Edge of the World itself, you’ll find plenty of space to spread out in the forest with the best spots located on the rim of a canyon overlooking the beautiful Red Rock Wilderness.Įdge of the World is sometimes called East Pocket or End of the World. Just take it slow and you’ll arrive in one piece in almost any vehicle, although RVs and trailers should probably avoid camping here.
I’ve seen low-clearance 2WD vehicles (including a Prius) make the drive, but high-clearance and/or 4WD is very helpful. The 23-mile dirt access road is rough and windy. This free dispersed camping area isn’t very far from Flagstaff (or Sedona) as the crow flies, but it’s quite a trek to reach in a vehicle. Although camping here is still free, designated dispersed camping is now required.Įdge of the World is hands down one of the most amazing places to camp in Arizona, free or paid. Loy Butte Road (FR 525) is another great spot for free camping near Sedona (also part of Coconino National Forest). As the crow flies, it’s not far from Sedona, but making the drive into town takes over an hour due to the lay of the land. It’s also a popular destination for jeep tours and OHV riders. Schnebly Hill Road is popular so it’s often busy and noisy. Although it gets busy, visitors willing to brave the rough road can certainly snag quiet and relatively private sites. The beautiful views and quiet forest atmosphere always make me happy I stopped here for a night. Only 4×4 vehicles should attempt to continue further west. Most 2WD vehicles should be able to make it to the overlook (if you drive slowly). Unfortunately, you’re not allowed to camp at the overlook itself. The red rock canyon views from the overlook are amazing.
The further you drive in, the more likely you are to find a private campsite.Ībout six miles west of I-17 is Schnebly Hill Vista. RVs and trailers should look for camping within a mile or two of the main highway – after this, the road gets rough and turning around is difficult.Ĭountless dispersed campsites are available, most with decent shade. Unless you have a 4×4 vehicle, it’s important to access Schnebly Hill Road (Forest Road 153) from I-17 rather than from Sedona itself to avoid the roughest parts of the road. Although free camping near Sedona is abundant, Schnebly Hill Road is my favorite place to hunker down in Red Rock Country.
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