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Spider Rock Campground

South Rim Canyon Drive, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Chinle, AZ 86503
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Spider Rock Campground
4.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
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Tucson, Arizona
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

This was a stop over during a road trip in the Four Corners region, en route to Mesa Verde. It was cold, and in the preseason time of year (March), so there were no showers. We stayed in a hogan, and the camp host gave us extra wood to keep a fire going all night. The Hogan was quite cozy... More

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California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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We recently stayed at Spider Rock while my husband was there shooting "The Lone Ranger".Weather at this time can be a little iffy, 80 degree days or snow. We have a 40 ft fifthwheel toyhauler and the had a really nice spot with a dump at the site. Howard, the owner is a very lovely man and very accomodating. There... More

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Woodbury, MN
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

We really enjoyed our stay in this campground. It is rustic but that is part of the appeal for us. We had a beautiful quiet spot with plenty of room for our fifth wheel trailer. (We do not use a generator as we have solar panels.) Howard was our guide for a Jeep tour and he arranged for his nephew,... More

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South Carolina
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

I recently returned to hike in Canyon de Chelly National Monument in February and I rented the medium hogan at Spider Rock Campground. Although the weather outside was quite cold, I was able to stay warm at night with a good down sleeping bag, good long underwear, and the wood stove. This is a great alternative to staying in a... More

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South Carolina
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011

I rented the cozy small hogan which was equipped with a wood stove and a comfortable futon mattress. I had a wonderful experience. The host was very accommodating, and the grounds and restrooms were neat and clean. The camp store sells some food and cooking gas, as well as Navajo jewelry and other items. I was also able to take... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2011 via mobile
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As an Englishman I simply can't understand the whole "RV" thing, and this campsite was fantastic because it kept them all away. If you want a hotel go there, if you want to live in an oversized caravan goes elsewhere. For camping this site is great. Rustic site, the loos are basic but functional, there is drinking water from a... More

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Kentucky
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2010

This is a beautiful spot We stayed in one of the Hogans surrounded by sage and juniper and woke up to flute music being played. The Hogans are cozy and snug, it is so quiet and peaceful. there were a few other campers there but you didnt know it. Canyon de Chelly is a beautiful place with few tourists( in... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2010
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Firstly, my wife and I love getting off the beaten track and exploring places that are remote and basic. We do not expect much. Our encounter with this campsite and owner was a disgrace. When we arrived at the campgrounds there was only a few other vehicles and trailer onsite. We thought we were in luck. Even though the place... More

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Graham, Kentucky
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2010

Friendly owner is the only plus point. No frills whatsoever, disgusting showers & toilets, the hogans are basically old sheds with dirty furniture - not authentic at all. We had a look around the site and left. I didn't expect much for $10, but cleanliness doesn't cost anything. I've heard the free government site is much better & cleaner, but... More

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Buckeye, Arizona
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2010
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person found this review helpful

First of all, anyone who is camping, should be camping for the sake of being one with nature. Period. If you need mattresses, bathrooms, showers, laundry and the internet, then go stay in a hotel room. I love Spider Rock Campground because of how rustic it is. That is what draws me back year after year. I wish they would... More

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