We got here on a Monday morning, if you're coming on a Friday or Saturday night there's a chance there won't be any spots as it seemed to be pretty full on the weekends (at least in the springtime). National Forest camps are reservable at (877) 444-6777 or rec.gov. National Forest campsites are larger than the private RV parks, but remain booked solid. It was about a 30 minute drive to Sedona for us (we took the dirt road slower than most cars passing us). South of Sedona are Arizona State Park Dead Horse Ranch and National Forest Service camps Clear Creek and Chavez. Good sized rigs were able to make it down these roads, a 40ft 5th wheel was next to us in the second spot.

The second week we stayed in a larger communal spot (about 10 other rigs around us) 4.5 miles in - it was actually quieter because there weren't any jeep tours around that area and few ATVs.

The first week we stayed further down the road (6.5 miles in) near the mountains in a solitary spot, great views but there were a lot of ATVs and jeep tours passing by. There are many types of spots here, you can either be close to others in one shared spot or find a solitary spot closer to the mountains. By far one of the most popular places to boondock in Sedona is along Forest Service Road 525. As always, when you are boondocking, you will want to scout ahead and check out the road before heading down it with your rig. Bear in mind that camping is only allowed in permitted areas, and no overnight camping is allowed in the Red Rocks area. The road connects Sedona with Interstate 17 to the east via a rough and rugged. Surrounded by forest service land, Sedona offers many great locations for free dispersed camping. Gorgeous views, Sedona nearby, Native American ruins, and lots of hiking. The beautiful red rocks of Sedona make for a picturesque boondocking experience Sedona falls within the Coconino National Forest, so boondocking is permitted in most places. One of the most popular dispersed camping areas near Sedona is Schnebly Hill Rd. I absolutely loved my stay here! We stayed for the 2 week max and enjoyed every bit of it.

Sedona boondocking