Nolan Designated Dispersed Camping
Coconino National Forest
Write a Review Loy Butte Rd. (FR-525) Sedona, AZ 86336 928-203-7500 928-527-3600 Official WebsiteGPS: 34.883, -111.909
Overview of Nolan Designated Dispersed Camping
As of Sept. 1, 2022, the new West Sedona Designated Dispersed Camping and Day-Use Area in Coconino National Forest was implemented. Camping is now only allowed at one of these eight designated dispersed camping areas in west Sedona.
No wood or charcoal campfires are allowed in the Red Rock Ranger District. Only propane campfires are allowed.
Please stop at the Information Portal on FR-525 or FR-152C for more details about designated dispersed camping here.
Please follow these new rules and respect all closures so everyone can continue to enjoy this area.
The state of Arizona doesn’t allow camping within 1/4 mile of wildlife water tank/hole.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by white.van_no.plan on 2/29/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by grantinggrace on 5/23/2019
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 4,494 ft / 1,369 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Nolan Designated Dispersed Camping
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 928-203-7500
MRD Colorado asked on 9/1/2020
Is the Nolan Tank area suitable for a Class A motorhome?
camper-787485 asked on 3/12/2023
Is the cell service good enough to work remotely? We have AT&T and Verizon.
wendyhous asked on 9/27/2022
Is this area closed to camping at all during the winter? We want to come in late December.
Reviews of Nolan Designated Dispersed Camping 37 people have reviewed this location.
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“One of the best dry camping spots ”
Reviewed 4/8/2018
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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This is one of the best boondocking spots near the Sedona area (15-20 mins drive back to town) close to but off the 525 red rock road with privacy, quiet and no dust from the passing by traffic; good view of the red rock; 4-5 pretty large spots to choose from. We really enjoyed staying here.
CZ would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Just up past Nolan or down there below Loy”
Reviewed 4/3/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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It’s the red rock and dust. The tall enough for shade pinyons and junipers watching over the rest of us baking in the sun lifeforms trying to convince the desert we belong here, too. It’s the constant views of long ago petrified giants wearing tan helmets and striated red skirts, now frozen sleeping, maybe waiting for the tourists t... more
It’s the red rock and dust. The tall enough for shade pinyons and junipers watching over the rest of us baking in the sun lifeforms trying to convince the desert we belong here, too.
It’s the constant views of long ago petrified giants wearing tan helmets and striated red skirts, now frozen sleeping, maybe waiting for the tourists to go home before finally opening their eyes, standing slow and crumbly back up and remembering how gorgeous their homeland has always been.
So there’s that, and a lot of engine noise as the Jeep tours, vankids and side by side enthusiasts make their way up the road. Skip the marked spots where RVs come together in miniature, ever-evolving desert villages and find one of the many clearings perfect for seclusion and tranquil reflection over the intrinsic yogic value of a Happy Meal sold under a low flying, adobe-colored Golden Arches.
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Nathan @ Wand'rly would stay here again
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“First and probably the best boondocking experience”
Reviewed 3/16/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 12 |
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We dry camped here for 12 days total, we left after 9 days and returned because it’s the best boondocking in the area. The forest road was a little bumpy going in, while we were there they graded and it was wide and flat and smooth! Got a little washed out after a day of rain but it was still easily driveable. From 89 this road goes ba... more
We dry camped here for 12 days total, we left after 9 days and returned because it’s the best boondocking in the area. The forest road was a little bumpy going in, while we were there they graded and it was wide and flat and smooth! Got a little washed out after a day of rain but it was still easily driveable. From 89 this road goes back a ways, like 6 or so miles, we chose a spot in the right in one of the biggest loops with the best views of the red rocks, if you continue on down the forest road, you’ll reach Sedona via Dry Creek road. Where we camped we had a view of Bear and Doe Mountain. Will definitely return. It was 12 of our best days so far! Close to town (Cottonwood and Sedona), made new friends, stargazed, geocached, hiked, trail ran, even explored some random hiker-made trails around the campsites! If you visit, leave no trace! 4-stars on noise only because the pink jeeps go by all day long, but we didn’t mind it at all!
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Wheres.Mal.Now would stay here again
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“Perfect dry camping for us & our dogs!”
Reviewed 12/27/2017
| Days stayed: | 3 |
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| RV Length: | 15' |
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We loved this spot! Lots of places to pull off, we had no trouble even on a Saturday night. The road is a little rough, but should be no big deal if you go slow. Plenty of spots for big rigs too. Our dogs had so much fun exploring!!
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TheDarlingWanderers would stay here again
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Reviewed 4/3/2017
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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There were plenty of campsites available, we took our 16" Bambi and had no troubles accessing a spot to stay (which, there are plenty accessible for RV's.) The location is close to both Sedona and Cottonwood, which made it easy for a couple of things we forgot. There is no doubt we will be staying here again!
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Rebecca would stay here again
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“The best of Red Rock Country ”
Reviewed 3/19/2017
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 26' |
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We stayed here a week in Nov 2016 and again in Feb 2017. Both in the same spot. It rained in Nov, but to wake up to clear skies and be surrounded by the red rocks that we had no idea were so close was incredible. The clouds hid the beauty until the morning. Take hwy 89A north from Cottonwood towards Sedona. After passing the Page Sp... more
We stayed here a week in Nov 2016 and again in Feb 2017. Both in the same spot. It rained in Nov, but to wake up to clear skies and be surrounded by the red rocks that we had no idea were so close was incredible. The clouds hid the beauty until the morning.
Take hwy 89A north from Cottonwood towards Sedona. After passing the Page Springs turn-off, look to the west (left) for FR525. It starts as a paved road and becomes gravel. There are a few forks in the road. Keep right on all of them and continue on past the cattle guard for the best sites. Follow the sign for Honanki Ruins.
There's a free dump station at the Giant Gas Station in Cottonwood, and it was never "out of order" on any of our many visits.
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Foolish Behavior would stay here again
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“A perfect spot away from the crowd!”
Reviewed 3/19/2017
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| RV Length: | 35' |
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This little road had 4 pull-outs (some bigger than others) and is just a few minutes from the more crowded Loy Butte and Forest Rd 525 C dispersed campground areas (where there are bigger pull-outs that are usually packed). It's well located between Sedona and Cottonwood (about 25 min drive from each) and 12 minutes from great biking a... more
This little road had 4 pull-outs (some bigger than others) and is just a few minutes from the more crowded Loy Butte and Forest Rd 525 C dispersed campground areas (where there are bigger pull-outs that are usually packed). It's well located between Sedona and Cottonwood (about 25 min drive from each) and 12 minutes from great biking and hiking trails. The dirt road is a bit rough in spots, but nothing scary. It was easy to get there with our big bus that is not high clearance. The only thing is that everyday at around noon, we would pretty much loose the cell signal... but it came back a few hours later.
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Road it up would stay here again
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