North Rim of GC area campgrounds or cabins.

jspringator wrote:
I'm going to do a solo camping/hotel trip out west for my 60th birthday in my convertible.

Congradulations!

My primary destinations are Monument Valley (including Mokee Dugway and Valley of the Gods), and North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

IMHO, these are all great Sunrise and Sunset locations - so you should make an effort to stay in a location Close so as to be able to enjoy - maybe with Coffee in the AM and an Adult beverage in the PM - just a thought.(Gooseneck State Park is just down the road)

I was planning on staying at San Juan Inn (Mexican Hat) for this leg of the trip, but I'm going to drive west on 89 to 89A over to North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Zion Bryce, Capitol Reef, Vermillion Cliffs and Grand Staircase.

You do understand these are in a LARGE area - Not Close - Also think about Page and Lake Powell - Antelope Canyon - are both worth the time.

These are fairly close together, and it would be helpful to stay at one place and hit them all.

Your Idea of CLOSE is very Different from Mine - These are NOT, IMHO, a one stop group.

Kaibab Village looks like a good location, but the place has horrible reviews.

I stay in the Coach so can't comment on Hotels.

I can't see myself loading quarters into a shower.

Not a chance!

I could either stay in a simple cabin with no facilities except electric and heat (I'll be going the second week of September), or camp in a tent with a portable electric heater.

Always a chance for a cancellation at the North Rim - the Breakfast Buffet is something we always have enjoyed - go Early to watch the Sunshine into the Grand Canyon as it rises.

An inexpensive motel room would probably be best.


Any ideas?

If I were you I'd look at the locations and the drives you are planning - maybe a few less locations and a little more relaxation would be in order.

This is a really big area and the Roads tend to be very indirect, making the drives longer than you might think - Slow - and Beautiful - most of the time in the Mountains you will be lucky to average 30 mph, so ........

Sounds like a great adventure - let us know how it goes.

Best of Luck,