Demotte

Federal campground in Kaibab National Forest

Location: Fredonia, AZ, AZ

Price: From $30 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (324 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.The campground offers 38 single-family campsites with tables and cooking grills. DeMotte’s campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and small motor homes.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/demotte to be notified when sites open up.

Highly rated campground (4.6/5 stars) located just 7 miles north of Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim with excellent host service, clean facilities, and potable water available. Campers praise the quiet setting, starry skies, and proximity to hiking and wildlife viewing.

Wildlife alert: California Condor, American Bison, Wapiti (elk), Bobcat, Coyote, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, and Greater Short-horned Lizard documented in area

Insider tips for Demotte: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Pull-through sites available (site 7 noted as spacious); bring water jugs as most sites are dry camping Potable water spigots available for refilling; clean pit toilets on-site

Skip Demotte if: Need full RV hookups — no hookups at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. Planning to visit November through April — campground closes seasonally.

Best time to visit Demotte: May through October — Campground seasonal operations; road closes during winter.

Nearby campgrounds: North Rim — Grand Canyon NP (Grand Canyon National Park, AZ (North Rim)), Big Springs Cabin Site (Fredonia, AZ), Jacob Lake Recreation Area (Fredonia, AZ), Mather Campground (Grand Canyon Village, AZ).

Cell Phone Coverage at Demotte

Cell signal at Demotte (Fredonia, AZ): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Fredonia, AZ, AZ★ 4.7 (324 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.The campground offers 38 single-family campsites with tables and cooking grills. DeMotte’s campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and small motor homes.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Need full RV hookups — no hookups at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ Planning to visit November through April — campground closes seasonally

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Pull-through sites available (site 7 noted as spacious); bring water jugs as most sites are dry camping

Potable water spigots available for refilling; clean pit toilets on-site

Best: May through October

Campground seasonal operations; road closes during winter

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: California Condor, American Bison, Wapiti (elk), Bobcat, Coyote, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, and Greater Short-horned Lizard documented in area

Location

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(928) 638-1960· Kaibab National Forest
Getting there →

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. 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.

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Kaibab National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Kaibab National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Demotte cost per night?+
Demotte costs $30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Demotte open?+
Demotte is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Demotte have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Demotte?+
Demotte can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Demotte?+
Demotte is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Demotte?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Demotte is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Demotte open, and what are check-in times?+
Demotte is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Print Facility MapRecreation Resource Management of America, Inc.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$30 /night★ 4.7 (324)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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