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blnsg · 09-15-2012, 09:18 AM

Anyone travel from Colorado to Jacob Lake, Az? We are leaving Durango, Co this Wednesday and wanted to know how the roads are and where nearest Walmart might be say from Page, Az to Jacob Lake? does Fredonia or Kanab have shopping?
thanks so much

MSHappyCampers · 09-15-2012, 11:30 AM

Welcome to IRV2! Sure glad you joined us! You might look over in "Camping locations and information" for things like that. Not too many folks hang out here. Good luck & God bless!

harv12 · 09-15-2012, 11:41 AM

Not sure about the road conditions, but we're sure you'll love the trip! Lot's of helpful and knowledgeable folks here to help. Here's a link we've found pretty useful Walmart Locations | Allstays Walmart

Good luck and safe travels!

SarahW · 09-15-2012, 12:37 PM

Howdy and welcome.

Sorry I don't have any info about your route.

blnsg · 09-15-2012, 11:31 PM

Thanks everyone for all your help!

blnsg · 09-15-2012, 11:31 PM

Thanks

historyljc · 09-16-2012, 12:31 AM

Hi, welcome to the forum. Every place in America has shopping. Just different stores - sometimes.

born2travel · 09-16-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by blnsg

Anyone travel from Colorado to Jacob Lake, Az? We are leaving Durango, Co this Wednesday and wanted to know how the roads are and where nearest Walmart might be say from Page, Az to Jacob Lake? does Fredonia or Kanab have shopping?
thanks so much

Once you leave the walmart at Page you won't see another one. Load up on the groceries you need there. Jacob Lake is nothing but a junction for US89A & AZ67. There are a couple of campgrounds, a pricey gas station, restaurant, motel and vistors center. AZ67 leads to the North Rim (40ish miles). Just before the GCNP gate there is a lodge, campground and more overpriced gas station.

Fredonia does not have a graocery store I have found but does have a town marshall that loves to pass out greeting cards. Kanab has a couple of grocery stores (nearest to North Rim @ 80ish miles). The prices at Honey's Market aren't ridiculous especially for the sale items. Kanab has an old marked crown vic with a dummy in it to keep the speeds down and they move it around town. I have never seen it but apoparently on occasion the dummy is in the trunk and an officer is in the car, eagerly passing out greeting cards.

With respect to the roads, after you drop out of Page it is relatively flat until you start the climb onto the North Kaibab Plateau which is windy, curvy & steep in places but very doable. AZ 67 is windy but no long steep grades. Both roads are in decent shape.

blnsg · 09-16-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by born2travel

Once you leave the walmart at Page you won't see another one. Load up on the groceries you need there. Jacob Lake is nothing but a junction for US89A & AZ67. There are a couple of campgrounds, a pricey gas station, restaurant, motel and vistors center. AZ67 leads to the North Rim (40ish miles). Just before the GCNP gate there is a lodge, campground and more overpriced gas station.

Fredonia does not have a graocery store I have found but does have a town marshall that loves to pass out greeting cards. Kanab has a couple of grocery stores (nearest to North Rim @ 80ish miles). The prices at Honey's Market aren't ridiculous especially for the sale items. Kanab has an old marked crown vic with a dummy in it to keep the speeds down and they move it around town. I have never seen it but apoparently on occasion the dummy is in the trunk and an officer is in the car, eagerly passing out greeting cards.

With respect to the roads, after you drop out of Page it is relatively flat until you start the climb onto the North Kaibab Plateau which is windy, curvy & steep in places but very doable. AZ 67 is windy but no long steep grades. Both roads are in decent shape.

Thanks so much. We are camping in rv park (kaibab rv park) in Jacob lake, do you know if you can get cell phone coverage and maybe dish reception at rv park? Have dinner reservations at lodge (north rim) at sunset, heard its beautiful,,any suggestions for what to see in this part of the country?
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born2travel · 09-17-2012, 07:30 AM

I don't know exactly where that RV park is but there is a cell tower just northwest of Jacob Lake. Verizon works there but depending on your exact location it may be sketchy. Dish reception depends on clear line of sight.

How long you are on the rim dictates what you can do. Cape Royal Rd. and Point Imperial Rd. are nice drives, 1 1/2 hours out and back to all view points (plus looking into the canyon time). Many people enjoy the mule rides - most walk funny afterwards, but they enjoy the view. The visitor center could help you with choosing what is right for the time you have on the rim.

blnsg · 09-19-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by born2travel

I don't know exactly where that RV park is but there is a cell tower just northwest of Jacob Lake. Verizon works there but depending on your exact location it may be sketchy. Dish reception depends on clear line of sight.

How long you are on the rim dictates what you can do. Cape Royal Rd. and Point Imperial Rd. are nice drives, 1 1/2 hours out and back to all view points (plus looking into the canyon time). Many people enjoy the mule rides - most walk funny afterwards, but they enjoy the view. The visitor center could help you with choosing what is right for the time you have on the rim.

We are at rv camp. Beautiful rv park. We even have cell coverage.