Windwhistle Campground

Overview

Quiet campground perfect for exploring the spectacular Canyon Rims Recreation Area. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. One group site, Windwhistle Group Site, is available for reservation through Recreation.gov.

Operator

BLM

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $20 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

(435) 259-2100

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Windwhistle Campground, 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

• ADT - Utah - R - Seg 2Hike · 174.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 11.1 mi from camp

  A long-distance route maintained by American Discovery Trail Society.

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• Salt Flat LoopHike · 6.9 mi long · 18.3 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by National Park Service.

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Mountain biking

• Hunter Rim TrailBike ride · 1.5 mi long · Hard · 23.9 mi from campShow on map
• Captain AhabBike ride · 4.2 mi long · Hard · 24.4 mi from campShow on map
• HymasaBike ride · 2.7 mi long · 24.7 mi from campShow on map
• Pipe DreamBike ride · 5.9 mi long · Hard · 24.7 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route starting near Pipe Dream - Aspen Trailhead.

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Rivers and rafting

• Boating in CanyonlandsPaddling and rafting · 1-12 Days · 23.1 mi from camp

  The Colorado and Green rivers have played a significant role in shaping the landscape of Canyonlands. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Lopez Arch ViewpointViewpoint · 6.8 mi from campShow on map
• Looking Glass Arch ViewViewpoint · 7.5 mi from campShow on map
• Church RockPeak · 5,961 ft · 9.5 mi from camp

  Church Rock is a solitary column of sandstone in southern Utah along the eastern side of U.S. Wikipedia

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• South Sixshooter PeakPeak · 6,086 ft · 10.9 mi from campShow on map
• Indian Creek FallWaterfall · 12.0 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• CatwallClimbing · 7.8 mi from campShow on map
• ScarfaceClimbing · 8.6 mi from camp

  A climbing area with trad routes.

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• Supercrack ButtressClimbing · 10.7 mi from campShow on map

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

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — 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.