Located by Lee's Ferry, the Navajo Bridge, Cliff Dwellers, Horseshoe Bend, and the awe inspiring Vermillion Cliffs, these camp sites offer a remote camping experience but still close to plenty of amenities. Best advice, as previously stated, is to arrive during the day. We were in an 11 year old stock GMC truck and had no issues at all getting over the initial bits and to the end of the road. A little bumpy at times and slow going but definitely worth it. From the highway it takes around 20-30 minutes to reach the end (suspension dependent) with initial sites showing up right after the first rough patches of road. Someone managed to pull a camper into one of the first sites past the Marble Canyon sign, which I thought was kind of impressive. Lots of hiking opportunities, we hiked down one of the creeks and the site offers absolutely stunning views both day and night. Lights from Page can be seen to the Northeast at night but do not significantly hinder the night time view.
The Colorado is about 400-500? feet below. We saw a group of rafters going down the river shortly after arriving. This site is also home to the Brady Pincushion Cactus so please be mindful of where you step and drive. Shortly after setting up camp we were also greeted by a curious California Condor riding the thermals along the canyon edges. The condor was all but extinct in the late 80s when the last twenty some in the wild were captured, bred, and released back into the wild at Vermillion Cliffs. Fewer than 500 condors were reported in existence in the late 2010s. If you're patient and lucky you may catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures. With that being said, please be a conscientious camper by packing out what you pack in. This site also lies along the Mormon Honeymoon trail, in which newly wed Mormons would make their way to Utah to sanctify their vows.
All in all fantastic site with plenty to do or a great setting to do absolutely nothing. Either way you're sure to want to stay another night. We arrived planning on one night but liked it so much we stayed another.
