Closest - remote spot with camping at Grand Canyon

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Looking to some of the resident AZ experts for the closest - remote camping destination at the Grand Canyon. I read about Point Sublime and it appears to be 6 plus hours out. That may work if nothing closer is recommended. Just inquiring if something closer that you guys could point me to.

thanks in advance

chris
 
bluecruiser said:
Looking to some of the resident AZ experts for the closest - remote camping destination at the Grand Canyon. I read about Point Sublime and it appears to be 6 plus hours out. That may work if nothing closer is recommended. Just inquiring if something closer that you guys could point me to.

thanks in advance

chris
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It seems like balancing "close" and "remote" will be a challenge for sure. I'm interested to see what comes out of this thread as well!
 
South Bass Trailhead. Get a BC permit in the park before headed out. And it may cost you $20 from the Hualapai tribe when you cross their land. It is about 3 hrs from Flag to your fire ring.
 
What about Havasu Point on the south side? I've never been.
 
When you're ready for a not-close but amazing spot, I highly recommend Toroweap/Tuweep on the north rim. It's about 8.5hrs from Phoenix because about 1.5-2 hrs is dirt/offroad-ish. Will need advance permit to camp. I first saw the Grand Canyon from this spot and then later went the typical route up through Williams and was highly unimpressed by the south rim in comparison.
 
Abigail said:
When you're ready for a not-close but amazing spot, I highly recommend Toroweap/Tuweep on the north rim. It's about 8.5hrs from Phoenix because about 1.5-2 hrs is dirt/offroad-ish. Will need advance permit to camp. I first saw the Grand Canyon from this spot and then later went the typical route up through Williams and was highly unimpressed by the south rim in comparison.
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Love Toroweap. When did they begin the permit system? Been over ten years since I was there.
 
Although, actually, I might add that 8.5hrs is what Google
re_guderian said:
Love Toroweap. When did they begin the permit system? Been over ten years since I was there.
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Unsure when it began, but the Rangers were very attentive at ensuring all campers had permits.
 
Abigail said:
Although, actually, I might add that 8.5hrs is what Google


Unsure when it began, but the Rangers were very attentive at ensuring all campers had permits.
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And I guess I should add I think this was about 3 years ago.
 
Abigail said:
When you're ready for a not-close but amazing spot, I highly recommend Toroweap/Tuweep on the north rim. It's about 8.5hrs from Phoenix because about 1.5-2 hrs is dirt/offroad-ish. Will need advance permit to camp. I first saw the Grand Canyon from this spot and then later went the typical route up through Williams and was highly unimpressed by the south rim in comparison.
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Agree, North Rim is much more impressive if given the choice ~
 
Good stuff guys. I will check these places out. I've been to Toroweap a couple of years ago. Really awesome place.
 
Buck Farm Lookout, North and South Timp Point, Fire Point, Locust Point, Parissawampits Point: all excellent North Rim areas that are accessible. They are all free to camp at, but, probably not as close as Havasu Pt/South Bass TH that I mentioned above.
 
A side question: I've read lots of reports of flat tires on the road to Toroweap; but the articles never give specifics. Anyone know why?
 
GWcruiser said:
A side question: I've read lots of reports of flat tires on the road to Toroweap; but the articles never give specifics. Anyone know why?
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I think because that road gets lots of non-offroaders and rental cars. Not trying to put folks down, but I really think it's a lack of experience and decent tires. That's a great road.

blatant said:
Always enjoyed your site man. It's great work.
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Thanks man, that's always good to hear! Keeps me motivated to keep posting.
 
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