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Boondock sites in southern CO and northern AZ

Cptnvideo
Nomad
Nomad
We're currently near Lamar, CO. And we will be traveling across southern CO to 4 corners, then over to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, then on to Kingman, AZ.
We like to do a mix of CGs and boondocking. Maybe a dry camp if needed.
We usually sit for a week, then drive 3 hours to the next spot. But all is flexible. Crossing the Navajo Reservation may require a 4 hour drive unless dry camping/boondocking is allowed.
Any suggestions?
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Lwiddis
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Explorer II
agesilaus, I prefer camping just south of Williams along South Perkinsville Road aka South Road.
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Cptnvideo
Nomad
Nomad
Agesilaus, yes we will be in Alamosa.
I have a VA appointment there on Oct 6. But we will stay in a park with hookups as we will need to run our heat pump (lows in the 30s). We will also need to dump and fill the fresh tank.
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Cptnvideo
Nomad
Nomad
Lwiddis, I missed your early post.
Yes, there is Kaibab NF land north and south of Williams. We plan on spending a couple nights north of Williams. Also a couple nights east of Grand Canyon just west of Navajo Reservation.
Thanks for the link to Navajo camping.
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agesilaus
Explorer III
Explorer III
The areas south of Williams are Forest Service land and there are many beautiful campsites available.


Do you mean north of Williams? There are many FS campss right outside the GCNP gate, or actually just outside that little town there.

If you are going near Alamosa there is BLM land west of Great Sand Dunes and a strange ex-Colorado State Park there with free power, no water.Great spot but requires a CO Fishing permit.

There is FS land all along the highway to Cortez.
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Lwiddis
Explorer II
Explorer II
The Dineโ€™ have a website that discusses camping on the Res. Instead of โ€œThat's why I'm asking if anybody knows,..โ€ review the website. The official information.
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Cptnvideo
Nomad
Nomad
Thanks, mockturtle. Unfortunately for us, there is a 28' limit at both campsites.
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mockturtle
Explorer II
Explorer II
Cptnvideo wrote:
Does anybody know if boondocking or dry camping is allowed on the Navajo Res?
Thinking Kayenta in particular.


There are two beautiful free campgrounds at the Navajo National Monument: https://www.nps.gov/nava/planyourvisit/placestogo.htm
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Cptnvideo
Nomad
Nomad
That's why I'm asking if anybody knows, especially from first hand experience. There is a grocery chain store in Kayenta where dry camping might be allowed.
Indian Casinos allow but it's always best to ask first.
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CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Explorer III
Cptnvideo wrote:
Does anybody know if boondocking or dry camping is allowed on the Navajo Res?
Thinking Kayenta in particular.
No clue. But they are a sovereign nation subject to their law and courts. Be very cautious.
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Cptnvideo
Nomad
Nomad
Does anybody know if boondocking or dry camping is allowed on the Navajo Res?
Thinking Kayenta in particular.
Bill & Linda, 2019 Ram Laramie 3500 dually 4x4 diesel, Hensley BD5 hitch, 2022 Grand Design Solitude 378MBS, 1600 watts solar, Victron 150/100 MPPT controller, GoPower 3kw inverter/charger, 5 SOK 206AH LFP batteries for 1030 ah

Cptnvideo
Nomad
Nomad
I assume you are referring to the lake near Globe, AZ. That is on next year's schedule.
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midnightsadie
Explorer II
Explorer II
Roosevelt lake pull down to the waters edge and dream. been there done it a few times no problems.

Lwiddis
Explorer II
Explorer II
The areas south of Williams are Forest Service land and there are many beautiful campsites available.

Here is the camping page for the reservation... https://discovernavajo.com/camping/
Winnebago 2101DS TT & 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71, WindyNation 300 watt solar-Lossigy 200 AH Lithium battery. Prefer boondocking, USFS, COE, BLM, NPS, TVA, state camps. Bicyclist. 14 yr. Army -11B40 then 11A - (MOS 1542 & 1560) IOBC & IOAC grad