Remote areas certainly aren’t hard to find here in Arizona, but few compare to the sheer isolation of “End of the World,” a camping spot tucked away in Coconino National Forest. As the name suggests, this secluded landscape has been largely untouched by man, with incredible sprawling views of both red rock and woodland terrain far below.

East Pocket, which is colloquially known as “End of the World,” sits within the Coconino National Forest just south of Flagstaff.

AllTrails/Aly DiGregory At an elevation of over 5,000 feet, this secluded escarpment overlooks lush pine groves, ancient volcanic rock, and craggy, red sandstone towers.

You’re welcome to just take a scenic drive and admire the sweeping panoramic vistas before turning around, but you’ll want to pitch a tent for the full experience.

AllTrails/Sedona Ray Preston There’s no official campground, but national forest land allows dispersed camping free of charge.

From Sedona to Jerome, Wilson Mountain to the Black Hills, this picture-perfect scene is truly a forgotten landscape.

Google/Shawn Pahl Undulating peaks stretch high up towards the clouds, seemingly creating a barrier between this hidden oasis and the rest of the world.

A lookout tower provides an even more striking perspective of the entire region. Climb up and prepare to be absolutely breathless.

Google/Christopher Stawisky

Another reason why camping is preferable to driving is the sunsets.

Google/Whitney Ford As the final slivers of daylight disappear beneath the horizon, the sky lights up in a magical display of color.

To access End of the World, start by heading west out of Flagstaff on Historic Route 66.

Google/Shawn Pahl From there, you’ll turn left on Woody Mountain Road and follow it for about 23 miles. Don’t take any side roads until you see a break in the trees, then turn right.

Choose any of the pull-offs you desire and simply take in the views. Camping is allowed for up to 14 days, with fires permitted except during explicit seasonal closures.

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Please note: a permit is required to drive all the way up atop the ridge. The area is also inaccessible during wintertime. Visit the AllTrails page to learn more.

AllTrails/Aly DiGregory

At an elevation of over 5,000 feet, this secluded escarpment overlooks lush pine groves, ancient volcanic rock, and craggy, red sandstone towers.

AllTrails/Sedona Ray Preston

There’s no official campground, but national forest land allows dispersed camping free of charge.

Google/Shawn Pahl

Undulating peaks stretch high up towards the clouds, seemingly creating a barrier between this hidden oasis and the rest of the world.

Google/Christopher Stawisky

Google/Whitney Ford

As the final slivers of daylight disappear beneath the horizon, the sky lights up in a magical display of color.

Google/Shawn Pahl

From there, you’ll turn left on Woody Mountain Road and follow it for about 23 miles. Don’t take any side roads until you see a break in the trees, then turn right.

Flickr/Deborah Lee Soltesz

Have you ever been to End of the World? If so, do pictures do the views justice? Let us know, and check out our previous article for more epic camping spots: These 7 Rustic Spots In Arizona Are Extraordinary For Camping.

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