White Pocket is a pocket of swirling white, red, and orange Navajo Sandstone on the Paria Plateau in Vermilion Cliffs country. Honeycombed domes and brain-rock textures rival The Wave with no lottery permit required for day use. Deep sand roads demand true 4WD/air-down tires; no water or shade. Stay on rock and avoid cryptobiotic soils.
Field facts
| Region | Coconino County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.9561, -111.9043 |
| Access | 4WD deep sand; high clearance required |
| Permit | No day-use permit for White Pocket itself |
| Crowds | Low |
| Photogenic | Extreme |
| Fee | None |
| Best season | Spring/Fall (dry roads) |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- TrailheadWhite Pocket Trailhead1 km away
- TrailheadCottonwood Cove Trailhead6.7 km away
- TrailheadPaw Hole Trailhead10.8 km away
- Visitor centerThe Maze Rock Art Site11.3 km away
- Rec areaParia Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness11.3 km away
- TrailheadArizona Trail Trailhead - Stateline12.6 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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