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Stone Soup Desert Views

Hosted by Kate · Cameron, Arizona

8 sites · RV, Tent

75%

7 reviews

Near Grand Canyon National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the East Entrance.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Back to basics beneath endless desert sky. Hike giant rock sculptures, gather petrified wood, maybe find the hidden pond or seasonal Little Colorado to splash in. Powdery views of the Navajo Plateau and snowy San Francisco Peaks stretch across the horizon. Nights bring incredible stars, silence, and total peace. This place is called “Stone Soup,” named both for the geology and the folktale where everyone brings something to create something greater together. The hut was built with love during musical campouts. Recycled materials from nearby building sites may sometimes be available first-come, first-served, but please expect nothing beyond open land and sky. There are 40 acres to explore and camp on. You can drive around the property in a regular vehicle and find your own spot. Camp anywhere away from the road or across from the hut for at least half a mile. If you use the hut, please leave it and the land better than you found them. The vision is simple: adventurous, creative, nature-loving kindred spirits gathering in the “stone soup” spirit, bringing what they need while sharing what they can. You’ll need to bring in and pack out everything, including water, food, bedding, and trash. There is currently no outhouse, though dunes provide some privacy if needed. Wind can pick up, so car camping is recommended over tents, though RVs work well too. At the moment this is an isolated, wild campsite with no running water, toilet, cooking setup, or supplied firewood, though fires are allowed and you may find wood farther down the road. The photos are outdated and may show amenities that are no longer there. Directions: From Flagstaff, take Highway 89 north toward Cameron. After Gray Mountain, continue a few miles to mile marker 461, before Cameron and before a large pump station. Turn right onto the dirt road directly across from mile marker 461, just before a yellow school bus stop. Follow the main dirt road for a little over 7 miles, keeping right at the fork. Stay on the biggest road, which mostly goes straight. At one point you’ll pass through fencing on both sides. The hut is very hidden from the road. After just over 7 miles, look for tire tracks veering off to the right. Turn there. As soon as you leave the main road, you’ll immediately see the hut.Gorgeous views, unique high desert landscape, hikes with caves, river, and petrified wood, and a spirit of community where we all bring our good vibes, share food, play music together and leave the place in better shape than we found it—this is the Stone Soup vision! We would love for you to connect with other kindred spirits camping there and gather around the campfire at night, and because there are 40 acres, you can drive off and find your own spot, too. It would be nice to have a main fire by the hut, and you can use and anything you find at no extra charge it if it's not already occupied and if you leave it in better shape than you found it. You can also drive off and have your own camp under the amazing stars and your own campfire. I often sleep out under the open sky. It is cold in winter and can get windy, though. Please respect one another The site is 40 acres and can accommodate big groups, multiple groups, and RVs too. There may be other campers unless you reserve the whole site for $60/night. Let me know if interested. Please carry in and carry out everything you need. It is off-grid with no running water, heat, or toilet (shovel and dunes). Also, possibility of musical, writing, and Earth-based spirituality workshops led by Kate, or to co-organize if you have a leader or idea - reach out if interested. Reasons to stay, in a few words: -Peace, quiet, and total escape -Ecology and good vibes -Solitude, intimacy, and authentic connection -Views! -Artistic, musical, literary creation, rock-gathering, photography, meditation… Away from the touristy side of the Grand Canyon (less than an hour from visitor's center) hike down the Tanner Trail, stop to buy crafts and food from Navajo artisans along the road, and the next day splash in the seasonal Little Colorado near Stone Soup, watch the wild horses, then come home and make a campfire and howl with the coyotes in this unique and sacred high desert spot.

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Gorgeous views, unique high desert landscape, hikes with caves, river, and petrified wood, and a spirit of community where we all bring our good vibes, share food, play music together and leave the place in better shape than we found it—this is the Stone Soup vision! We would love for you to connect with other kindred spirits camping there and gather around the campfire at night, and because there are 40 acres, you can drive off and find your own spot, too. It would be nice to have a main fire by the hut, and you can use and anything you find at no extra charge it if it's not already occupied and if you leave it in better shape than you found it. You can also drive off and have your own camp under the amazing stars and your own campfire. I often sleep out under the open sky. It is cold in winter and can get windy, though. Please respect one another The site is 40 acres and can accommodate big groups, multiple groups, and RVs too. There may be other campers unless you reserve the whole site for $60/night. Let me know if interested. Please carry in and carry out everything you need. It is off-grid with no running water, heat, or toilet (shovel and dunes). Also, possibility of musical, writing, and Earth-based spirituality workshops led by Kate, or to co-organize if you have a leader or idea - reach out if interested. Reasons to stay, in a few words: -Peace, quiet, and total escape -Ecology and good vibes -Solitude, intimacy, and authentic connection -Views! -Artistic, musical, literary creation, rock-gathering, photography, meditation… Away from the touristy side of the Grand Canyon (less than an hour from visitor's center) hike down the Tanner Trail, stop to buy crafts and food from Navajo artisans along the road, and the next day splash in the seasonal Little Colorado near Stone Soup, watch the wild horses, then come home and make a campfire and howl with the coyotes in this unique and sacred high desert spot.

Campfires allowed

No toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

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75% Recommend8 ratings · 7 reviews

Recommends

· March 2026

Perfect to disconnect.

Tent · With pets ·

Stone Soup Desert Views and Kindred

Place is awesome and remote. Exactly what is described.

Jonathan D.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· February 2026

Not For Softies..

Tent ·

Stone Soup Desert Views and Kindred

Listen. I’ll be frank. The land is incredible, hallowed ancient dunes. It resembles the surface of the moon! Absolutely stunning and still. But.. getting there is no joke, and the host’s directions are over complicated. It’s very far from the main road (good, quiet).. However, it’s an odyssey getting to the site. 8 miles down a bumpy road. And I drive a truck.. High clearance vehicle is a must. Secondly, the shed has serious meth shack vibes. Now, I understand desert weather is hard on camps and upkeep is tedious if not constant just to make things pleasant & reassuring for each new visitor. Even so - and I’m saying this as a professional builder, not just a camper - the shack is pathetic. There’s just no other word for it, and I’m sorry, but it’s just the simple truth. When I first arrived 35 minutes before sundown my first thought was that maybe I wasn’t safe. That maybe it was a scam locals use to rob rich idiots with nice gear (no cell signal) and that the host’s pic was a screen grab from FB. For reference, I’ve been camping in my truck for 40 days sleeping in my tent, and I never feel unsafe. I’m a 41 year old Eagle Scout and I’ve crossed the country many times (once solo on a bicycle). I set my tent up far from the shed deep in the dunes where I could see everything (which ended up being nothing, because it’s so wonderfully desolate). I absolutely loved the geology all around the dunes, and it was very close to S. Entrance of Grand Canyon, which was all I cared about.

Liam D.

8 reviews

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· November 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Stone Soup Desert Views and Kindred

The site was remote, the kids loved wondering the dunes and nearby rock formations. The night sky was brilliant. Bring a UV light and look for glow in the dark scorpions.

John Thomas L.

7 years on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· October 2025

Stone Soup Desert Views and Kindred

I cannot recommend this Hipcamp as we were unable to find it, given the bare bones directions provided by the host. There were a few important landmarks along this dirt road that would’ve been helpful but we’re not mentioned in the directions.

Michael A.

9 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Stone Soup Desert Views and Kindred

The views at Stone Soup were gorgeous -- both the surrounding dunes during the day, and the incredibly clear view of the stars at night. Kate was also a great host and gave us great directions and timely updates on the site. I would recommend a high clearance vehicle -- the dirt roads leading to the site scraped the bottom of our sedan a few times. The shelter keeps the wind out, but with no heat definitely bring warm bedding! But all in all, we loved the privacy and beauty of Stone Soup. Would definitely recommend for an off-grid experience near the Grand Canyon!

Cameron M.

4 reviews

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· October 2024

Stone soup

With kids ·

Stone Soup Desert Views and Kindred

Amazing little home in the middle of the desert. Very basic off grid set up but was comfy for our off grid crew. Be careful coming into the property as you go through native land. They can be a little not kind. We enjoyed rock searching and just chilling. Our dogs loved running the giant sand dunes that hide the home. It was great. We almost turned around at a weird windmill thing but keep going your almost there after you get through the next fence. 😊

Jessica K.

7 reviews

Mixed feelings

· October 2024

Stone Soup Desert Views and Kindred

It is very peaceful and quiet. Kate was very responsive and helpful because the directions as specific to the remote location. It is within an hour to Grand Canyon visitor center. However, if you have a bad back, are afraid of heights, or not petite, this may not be the site for you. Absolute must to get there before sundown because the site is somewhat hidden. While basic necessities are provided for, we recommend additional sleeping comfort items. The bathroom is rudimentary, so prepare for that.

Holly A.

1 year on Hipcamp

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Cameron, Coconino, Arizona, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Kate R.

Joined in August 2024

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