Welch Road Dispersed Camping in die Vereinigten Staaten

A vast open camping space is easily accessible from I-40, providing ample space for seclusion. It takes a short ten-minute drive to reach Williams and 40 minutes to Flagstaff. There are a few isolated trees which may provide a bit of shade in the afternoon if you're fortunate. Verizon's network coverage is inconsistent, while AT&T offers decent to good service.

vor 3 Jahren

The subpar condition of the entryways compelled me to leave my Hipcamp, so we opted to camp off-grid in this spot. The unpaved entrance path was somewhat slick due to recent precipitation, but it was manageable with a four-wheel drive vehicle given the flat terrain. There were ample flat camping spots. Those with tents, you'll find these spots suitable as well! There was some sound from the nearby road, but it wasn't too disruptive. Plus, we had mobile network coverage! During a weekend night in March, we had the entire area to ourselves. The location was spotlessly clean - kudos to whoever tidied it up!

vor 3 Jahren

This charming location on the edge of Flagstaff was a great find, but be warned: They enforce rules strictly and won't hesitate to issue fines if you exceed your two-week stay. I had the pleasure of meeting a friendly bunch of fellow campers and we would go on daily walks along a deserted section of the old Rt. 66. Some of them were fined for overstaying by just a day. Consequently, a number of us relocated to a close-by camping spot and continued our adventure. Welch Rd. offers a vast, open space set on gently sloping, verdant hills, with stunning views of the sunset. The distant sound of the old scenic steam train heading towards the Grand Canyon is a daily occurrence. It's far enough that the sound of the whistle is soothing and solitary rather than piercing or bothersome. I used my time here as a springboard to visit the Grand Canyon, which made for an ideal full-day outing. The local KOA on Rt. 60 (I believe) offers friendly, cost-effective services to refill your propane and, I think, water. A short distance away in Bellemont, there's a Pilot for fuel, and across I-40 is Fort Navajo base where you can dump your tank for a mere $5. I'm not particularly bothered by noise, but it's worth noting that you can hear the highway traffic at night. It's not overly disruptive though.

vor 3 Jahren

On January 13th, we made a pit stop at a location conveniently near the highway. We parked a good distance away to avoid any disturbance from traffic noises. It was quite peaceful as we didn't encounter any other individuals or vehicles. The place was deserted, possibly due to the forecast of 18 inches of snowfall the following day. We reached just as the day was giving way to dusk, presenting us with a beautiful view and abundant space. There were a few grooves on the path, which we managed to bypass without much difficulty.

vor 3 Jahren

Pulled in at night. Had the whole area to ourselves. Didn’t hear the freeway all night. About 8 o’clock a maintenance vehicle drove by. Stayed in the winter and ran the generator alll night to power our ceramic heater. Easy freeway access.

vor 3 Jahren