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Reviewed Oct. 28, 2024

Parking Lot Camping

Read that there was a drive-in camp site at this location. Upon arrival, we found a parking lot with a fence all around it. There were a few fire rings in the parking lot.

I was not tempted to stay. There was nothing here but a place to park when you go hiking. The only thing here was disappointment and the realization that I needed to go somewhere else.

Siteparking lot
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed May. 1, 2021

Not a lot of options near the parking lot for hammocks

The only decent spot for hammocks is the little campsite that is right in front of the parking lot. We went over to the clearing just north of the parking lot, but there were no good spots. The clearing was extremely overgrown, as was the tree line all around the clearing. At the site directly in front of the parking lot, you can really only get two hammocks, unless you want to stack your hammocks vertically. You'll have to tie both hammocks to the same tree at one end, and then use two trees on the other side. There is no water near this site. This site is OK if you need to be near the parking lot or don't want to hike your gear in and out. Otherwise, you're way better off going down to one of the other sites.

SitePrimitive site right next to parking lot
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by William Andrew C., May 1, 2021
Reviewed Apr. 1, 2021

Small boring site

This site is 3 separate clearings near the trailhead and parking with small fire pits. They work in a pinch if you get here late and don’t want to hike in or if you want to car camp and hike to the falls without gear. Be aware that you will have to go a little ways down the trail to find water.

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by Asher K., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by Asher K., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by Asher K., April 1, 2021
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  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by Asher K., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by Asher K., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by Asher K., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by Asher K., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by Asher K., April 1, 2021
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2020

An exercise in packing

The Walls of Jehrico trail offers a handful of first-come/first-serve primitive campsites set adjacent to two separate water sources (streams).  Any equipment must be carried in and out which makes for a perfect backpacking experience.  

Your campsite offers little privacy due to trail proximity but that should not distract from a wonderful experience.

There are minimal places to stock up on necessities along the road so be sure and come equipped.  There is also no cell service so make sure you plan accordingly and have an emergency system in place.

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by Blake C., November 16, 2020
  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by Blake C., November 16, 2020
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2019

Convenient Trailhead Camping

The trailhead campsite is a short walk from the parking lot, but makes for a great basecamp for exploring the area. The campsite is level and large enough to accommodate many tents. There are also trees that would be suitable for hammock camping. The site is on the edge of an overlook of the canyon and has multiple fire rings if there are multiple groups there. This site and trailhead serves both the Walls of Jericho trail and the Bear Den Point Loop Trail. 

This is primitive camping so no bathhouse, but there is a porta-john in the trailhead parking lot. The site is a good distance from any convenient stores or grocery stores so plan accordingly. We found good cell phone service with Verizon at this site. Trash cans are located in the trailhead parking lot. Please pack out your trash from the campsite.

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by Steve V., November 20, 2019
  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by Steve V., November 20, 2019
  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by Steve V., November 20, 2019
  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by Steve V., November 20, 2019
  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by Steve V., November 20, 2019
  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by Steve V., November 20, 2019
  • Review photo of Walls of Jericho - Trailhead Campsite by Steve V., November 20, 2019