Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry
Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry is a national park campground in Arizona.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 36.86619, -111.58669
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/kayaking.htm
Amenities
- Potable water (Water; but not potable)
- Toilets (Vault Toilets - year round)
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry
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. These sites can only be accessed by small vessel. All campsites are located well above the river and require a short walk from your boat.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 267 designated routes (118 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Ferry Campground | National park campground | 1.2 mi | $26 | — |
| Lee's Ferry Campground | Private campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| 6 Mile | Free campsite | 1.5 mi | Free | — |
| 8 Mile | Free campsite | 3.6 mi | Free | — |
| 9 Mile | Free campsite | 4.1 mi | Free | — |
| Ferry Swale | Free campsite | 4.2 mi | Free | — |
Open Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry in DryRig
Save it offline, check your rig's clearance on the drive in, and see what's nearby on the map.
Sources. National Park Service. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.