Simply a marvelous place. This national forest surrounds the Grand Canyon, but it doesn't get even…read morea small fraction of attention as the Grand Canyon does. Maybe that's a good thing, since the peacefulness is one of the attractions. You really get a good sense of place when visiting. The Kaibab National forest covers 1.6 million acres, from canyons to prairies and mountain peaks. There are three sections: the North Kaibab Ranger District (north of Grand Canyon National Park), the Tusayan Ranger District (south of Grand Canyon National Park), and the Williams Ranger District. There are several visitor centers that have information about the area and things to do. Some of the national forest is scarred by forest fire, but new plant life is colonizing those areas again.

GC was closed to overnights because a water main broke... This is a good alternate choice if you…read moreare mostly "self-contained"! Very close to GC and on the same road.

This is a cool small park that anyone can chill at. The park mostly talks about the history of…read moreWilliams, especially its founder Sherley "Old Bill" Williams. Definitely read up on the guy while browsing the historical marker and statue behind it. There are some memorials here, including a Vietnam War one. The park is not that big but it is the first and last thing you see when coming into Williams, depending on the direction you're coming from.

Almost funny that this is called a park. Literally, it is a median strip on route 66, nestled…read morebetween the one way east and west lanes. The "park" features a few trees, as well as some statues and memorials dedicated to veterans. There are a few parking spots on the north side of the park, and during the holidays, they string some Christmas lights in the trees. Come to think of it, it is actually kind of pretty at night. Not much to it, I suppose, but perhaps it is a nice place for locals and passersby to remember their loved ones who served our country. On a lighter note, and certainly not meaning any disrespect for the former sentiment, there is a pokemon go gym here... if you're still into that sort of thing. If you are looking for a place to let the kids run around, head North a little bit, to the softball field area closer to Highway 40. Probably safer, and definitely a lot more space for them to burn off some energy earned pent up in the hotel room watching bad basic cable.

Lake was way too low to access safely. It was also very muddy due to recent monsoons. Campground is…read morenice but without hookups. Fishing was relaxing but the catching was zilch. We will wait for the lake to fill before we go again.

This place is not for you if you want to enjoy nature, quiet evenings, and appreciate safety…read more Friday night: loud bumping music (loud enough to over power your music), BRIGHT lights at multiple campsites (bright enough to reach your paid space). And holy moly people drive fast around here, there are children on scooters, others walking but no regard for them day or night. Be cautious if you're out there. Saturday night: the exact same experience plus a loud generator now. I'm giving a second star because if it weren't for the humans around us ruining this experience, our spot C38 was really well shaded and large.

Currently camping here after avandoning my flagstaff site due to wildfires, thought i was lucky…read moreenough to find a replacement last minute.....haha of course not. unfortunately this campground does not enforce quiet hours- its almost midnight and we have had a large group at site A23 screaming, chanting, doing keg stands for actual hours. They threw a burning log out of their pit at one point & just watched it burn out. There are large active wildfires near flagstaff, it would be nice if camp hosts would intervene for safety. The most frustrating inconsiderate campers ruin peace and enjoyment for everyone. I just watched one of the sites pack up and leave minutes ago because of the noise. There is another site on the other side of the campground with loud music and bass playing. It 11:49 at night. To my understanding quiet hours begin at 10? Idk I don't recommend if you enjoy the peacefulness of the outdoors, however if you are looking to tailgate, you've come to the right place.

Dogtown lake is off the beaten path in Lovely Williams, Az. You want a 4x4 or off-road capable…read morevehicle as there are some rough dips and bumps in the trek back to the lake. I had a few are we there yet moments....lol But once you reach it.... Magic!!! Simply magical and breathtaking views. Worth the drive!

Fun place for pictures to remember stopping on Route 66 in Williams, AZ! It was fun to look at the…read moretrain caboose and cars there on site as well as read about that stretch of Route 66. There is ample parking to get out and take some pictures!

Mood - OLD HISTORY…read more As usual I had an itinerary and of course off the beaten path the mindset is " SQUIRREL " especially if we see something cool as we are getting closer to our destination. This particular day was snow storms, rain, and trains. How can one go wrong with checking that out. Parking is on the street as you walk up to the park. There are a couple of locomotives that are great for photo ops plus gazebos that have the history of the town listed. The first set of tourists came thru in September 17, 1901 by train. This city was established in 1881 and is considered the Gateway to the Grand Canyon. The park rests on the famous Route 66. However this city was the last town to be bypassed on Route 66 as of October 13, 1984. Would def recommend - this city feels like your taking a walk in time as there is so much history lurking on every corner here. Location is Route 66/ Pine St - ample parking on streets -

It's the Wild, Wild West and I'm down for it…read more It was the legendary Route 66 Anniversary this weekend. 66 is more than just a "highway". Honky tonk bars, shops, restaurants the whole nine yards. It was busier this weekend because of the anniversary - Williams is also the entry point to the famous and majestic Grand Canyon. Highly recommend an afternoon or a morning here.

This is a nice little town on Route 66 with a lot to offer, definitely a tourist trap but well…read moreworth stopping by and spending a day walking the streets and checking out all the sights as well a picking up some souvenirs. This town stays very active throughout the year and offers attractions like the Canyon coaster ride, Grand Canyon railway, Bearizona wildlife park, route 66 museum and much more.they have plenty of shops & restaurants as well.

We were specifically looking for a place to sled. This place kept showing up in the search. It was…read morea short 20 minute drive from downtown Flagstaff. Keep in mind that we came during mid-March. There weren't any attendants around and the place was empty. There wasn't a ton of snow left because of the time of year, but there was enough left from last week's snowfall that it served its purpose. The kids had fun for a couple hours sledding. I read they don't allow plastic sleds there normally. You would need foam or inflatables. There are supposed to be 2 main runs but it was hard to tell which they were. We didn't have trouble finding some hills to play on. There was free parking and a restroom. Plus! It was pretty muddy getting back to the car but that's expected for snow play. We had a good time here and it was a nice little free excursion for the kids.

It's okay, so crowded people leaving trash all over hard to find a place to park it's just okay!read more

Did a tour of the bottom of the canyon. The canyon itself was amazing. The wildflowers were in full…read morebloom. The temperature was great. The guide was on time. The stop on rt 66 was fun. However the guide was very hard to understand and his lack of knowledge about flaura and fauna was shocking given how much the trip cost. The pre recorded audio was ok, but a real guide would have customized the trip to the time of year and the specific flowers in bloom and perhaps identified scat and tracks or otherwise found ways to share some passion for the canyon. There was also a mixup regarding the hike so I didn't get to do the one thing I was looking forward to most. Overall I would not recommend.

We were very disappointed in this tour. My son had never seen the Grand Canyon, and I remember…read morebooking a tour that took us to the south rim overlook, and also down to the Colorado river water level, as well as a stop in an Indian reservation. I chose this only because it was the top result in the google search I made. Instead of the view of the grand canyon, we got to spend over seven hours in a smaller bus, with no air conditioning for much of the time captive inside on a very hot day. Much of the tour time was spent in construction traffic on the road, and on a very dusty bumpy dirt road. There was not much of a view where we were, and the water was very muddy and dirty, compared to other locations higher up the river in the canyon, which of course is out of the control of operators. This tour was twice the money as other options, but I felt we got much less than other tours. Other tour reviews rave about the great food, but in this case, we got a subway box meal. Our driver left for a section of the tour when we got to the river, causing us to be hassled by a local ranger, who wanted to know who was on the tour and to see our permit. I was not able to provide the permit for our tour bus, and he stayed by my child until we could find the driver who had the permit. We never went to the Grand Canyon Park, or the overlook, and this tour wasted our entire day on our limited vacation. Unfortunately, our efforts to get into the park the next day were thwarted by very heavy weather, and so we will have to actually see the grand canyon another time a few years from now. This tour went through the town of Seligman, an interesting and historical section of old Route 66, and the inspiration for the Disney movie "Cars", but did not even stop there. We saw other tour buses let people out for pictures and to walk around, but not this tour. Very disappointed. I cannot imagine who this tour is designed for, but I would not recommend it to anyone.