Demotte
Open for the 2026 season as of May 15. Operating through mid-October, weather dependent. Half of sites available by reservation via Recreation.gov; the other half are first-come, first-served. Bear activity in area requires proper food storage. Highway 67 closes in winter.
Prescribed fires planned on Williams Ranger District this week
Kaibab National Forest fire managers plan to begin ignitions on over 3,200 acres of prescribed fire units on the Williams Ranger District Thursday and Friday, October 8 and 9, producing noticeable smoke in the vicinity of the project areas.An approximately 1,000 acre unit of the Kendrick prescribed…
Prescribed fires planned in Jacob Lake area week of October 5th
Kaibab National Forest fire managers plan to begin ignitions on prescribed fire units on the North Kaibab Ranger District in the Jacob Lake area this week, which will produce noticeable smoke in and around the Jacob Lake and Fredonia areas and along highways 89A and 67.Areas may close to the public…
Temporary closure of AZ Trail near Jacob Lake
Starting October 7, 2026, the Arizona National Scenic Trail between Forest Roads 258 and 249 near Jacob Lake will be temporarily closed for public safety due to prescribed fire operations. Watch for on-the-ground temporary re-routes. The closure is in effect through October 21, 2026 but could be…
About
DeMotte Campground is a 38-site developed campground located on Arizona Highway 67, approximately 25 miles south of Jacob Lake and 7 miles north of the Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim entrance. The campground sits at high elevation on the Kaibab Plateau surrounded by spruce-fir and ponderosa pine forests, providing a cooler mountain climate during summer months. The campground accommodates tents, trailers, and small motor homes. Each site includes a picnic table and cooking grill. Vault toilets and potable water are available, though water is limited and RV tank filling is not permitted. There are no hookups, showers, or dump station on site. The area is home to diverse wildlife including the tassel-eared Kaibab squirrel, found nowhere else in the world. Bear activity is common in the area; proper food storage is mandatory. Checkout time is 2:00 PM and stays are limited to 14 consecutive nights.
Directions
From Kanab, UT: 40 miles south on US Route 89A to AZ State Route 67 at Jacob Lake, then 25 miles south on AZ 67 to the campground. From Bitter Springs intersection of US 89 and 89A: Take 89A north 55 miles to Jacob Lake, then south 25 miles on AZ 67.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 643-7395 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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