Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry

Overview

No reservations. Along the fifteen mile stretch of the Colorado River between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry, there are five primitive beaches set aside for camping, marked with signs, on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping is permitted in these areas only, as they are provided with toilets and fire pits.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, Free camping

Sites

5 campsites

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Lonely Dell Ranch Historic SiteHike · 1-8 Hours · 0.5 mi from camp

  Hidden between the shade of trees near the muddy Paria River sits Lonely Dell Ranch. National Park Service

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• Lonely Dell Ranch Historic SiteHike · 1-8 Hours · 0.5 mi from camp

  Hidden between the shade of trees near the muddy Paria River sits Lonely Dell Ranch. National Park Service

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• Scramble down Cathedral Wash TrailHike · 3-4 Hours · 3.7 mi from camp

  Follow Cathedral Wash trail as it climbs down to meet the Colorado River on its sandy bank. National Park Service

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• Scramble down Cathedral Wash TrailHike · 3-4 Hours · 3.7 mi from camp

  Follow Cathedral Wash trail as it climbs down to meet the Colorado River on its sandy bank. National Park Service

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• Take a stroll to Horseshoe Bend OverlookHike · 1-8 Hours · 4.4 mi from camp

  Below the rim, the Colorado River makes a wide sweep around a sandstone escarpment. National Park Service

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• Take a stroll to Horseshoe Bend OverlookHike · 1-8 Hours · 4.4 mi from camp

  Below the rim, the Colorado River makes a wide sweep around a sandstone escarpment. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Red Mesa Rim TrailBike ride · 8.1 mi long · 8.2 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route maintained by City of Page.

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Rivers and rafting

• Swimming in Lake PowellPaddling and rafting · 21.0 mi from camp

  Swimming is a popular activity at Lake Powell, especially in the summer when water temperatures can surpass 80 degrees Fahrenheit. National Park Service

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• Swimming in Lake PowellPaddling and rafting · 21.0 mi from camp

  Swimming is a popular activity at Lake Powell, especially in the summer when water temperatures can surpass 80 degrees Fahrenheit. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Spencer Trail LookoutViewpoint · 0.7 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Spencer Trail.

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• Echo Peaks FallWaterfall · 2.7 mi from campShow on map
• Viewpoint Colorado RiverViewpoint · 4.1 mi from campShow on map
• Manson MesaPeak · 4,370 ft · 7.9 mi from camp

  A peak near Rimview Trail.

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• Bush HeadPeak · 6,033 ft · 8.5 mi from camp

  Bush Head is a summit in the Coconino County, Arizona. Wikipedia

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Climbing and snow sports

• 9 foot damClimbing · 21.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

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Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.