White Pocket Arizona is one of the best things to do in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. This otherworldly landscape has features that look similar to the Wave hike in Utah and is known for the brain rocks in Arizona.
Whether you plan to drive to White Pocket or to take a tour of White Pocket, here is what you will need to know.
To get to White Pocket, you will need a high-clearance 4×4 vehicle. You do not want to do this in an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle, and there are multiple signs stating that AWD vehicles are not allowed.
If you do not have a four-wheel drive high clearance vehicle to get to White Pocket, take a tour. If you do not feel comfortable driving to White Pocket in the soft, deep sand, take a tour.
If you decide to drive to White Pocket, you can access it from both the Utah and Arizona side. The best places to access White Pocket from are Kanab, Utah, and Page, Arizona.
Unlike the Wave hike, you do not need a permit to visit White Pocket. You can drive yourself or take a tour to get there.