Demotte

DEMOTTE

Part of Kaibab National Forest

Overview

The DeMotte Campground is located within the North Kaibab Ranger District just seven miles north of the entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim. This is about 25 miles south of the Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center on Arizona’s Highway 67.

Facilities

The campground offers 38 single-family campsites with tables and cooking grills. DeMotte's campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and small motor homes. No utility hookups are available at this campground. Drinking water is available.

Natural Features

Many species of wildlife call the Kaibab home, including the tassel-eared Kaibab squirrel, found nowhere else in the world, and numerous species of birds.

Recreation

Visitors to the DeMotte Campground enjoy camping and picnicking, sight-seeing and wildlife viewing. Enjoy a visit to the North Rim from mid-May through mid-October; the road is closed during winter. Hiking trails, spruce-fir and Ponderosa pine forests and unparalleled views of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Nearby Attractions

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

Important Notices

  • Potable (drinking) water is limited. Filling RV water tanks is not permitted. 

  • Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY.

  • Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.

  • Late Arrivals: campers are not considered a "no-show" until 24 hours after arrival date check in time. Our policy is that your site will not be released before that.

  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

  • No hookups available.

  • This is a high elevation facility: use caution when traveling from lower elevations.

  • Bears frequent the area: please obey all food storage rules and regulations. Check with your host for details.

  • Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.

Available Activities

  • CAMPING - Camping

Directions

From Kanab, UT the facility is 40 miles (35 miles from Fredonia, AZ) south on U.S. Route 89A to AZ State Route 67, at Jacob Lake. Then south 25 miles on AZ State Route 67 to DeMotte campground. <p> From Bitter Springs intersection of U.S. 89 and 89A. Take 89A north 55 miles to Jacob Lake. Then south 25 miles on AZ State Route 67 to DeMotte campground.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: (928) 638-1960

Rental Options

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Available Campsites

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