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Indian Hollow

Its 3 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open year-round. Indian Hollow is a National Forest campground near Fredonia, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Fredonia, Arizona

The Thunder River Trail, which starts at Indian Hollow, October 2013The Thunder River Trail near Indian Hollow on the North Kaibab Ranger District, October 2013
The Thunder River Trail, which starts at Indian Hollow, October 2013The Thunder River Trail near Indian Hollow on the North Kaibab Ranger District, October 20131 / 2

The Thunder River Trail, which starts at Indian Hollow, October 2013. Photo: Dyan Bone, U.S. Forest Service, Kaibab National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0

Managed by
National Forest

Indian Hollow sits inside Kaibab National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.4 miles outside the boundary of Kanab Creek Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.4 miles outside the boundary of Grand Canyon National Park; its entrance fees, current alerts and fire restrictions, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Thunder River Trail 23: The campground provides access to Thunder River Trail 23 into the Grand Canyon. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
3
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
6,276 ft

36.4622, -112.4842 in Coconino. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Indian Hollow is open year-round .

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Indian Hollow?
No. Indian Hollow is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Indian Hollow?
Camping at Indian Hollow is free.
How many campsites does Indian Hollow have?
Indian Hollow has 3 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Indian Hollow?
No. Indian Hollow has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Indian Hollow open?
Indian Hollow is open year-round.
Is there cell service at Indian Hollow?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Indian Hollow. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Indian Hollow?
Indian Hollow is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Indian Hollow

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Indian Hollow, in straight-line miles: Beaver Falls (waterfall, 19 miles), Mooney Falls (waterfall, 19 miles), and Havasu Falls (waterfall, 19 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

More campgrounds: camping near Fredonia and campgrounds in Coconino.

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