Water Canyon Recreation Area
AThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 26, 2020

Nice BLM Camp Spot in Sparse Area

This is a BLM camping spot. The entrance to the recreation area marks the beginning of a gravel road which leads back about 2 miles. The road was fine for us to drive on in our 2WD. We counted 10 campsites with around 3 vault toilets, no showers along the 2 mile stretch. Camp sites are free. We saw two dumpsters and no water. We got in around 2pm on a Friday and it was pretty full. We snagged the last campsite, site 10, before the road turns into a more treacherous dirt road which marks the end of the camping area, and atvs were driving down this section along with hikers. Campsite 10 was large- could probably fit 3-4 tents- with a table. Next to a stream and in a field of aspens. Was beautiful. However, most of the spots to pitch were a bit slanted- nothing crazy but not flat. It was windy so we guyed our tent. One drawback was that we were right next to the entrance to hiking/atv area so got a fair amount of traffic coming through. We heard atvs coming through up until midnight. By the evening, folks who didn’t get a spot were starting to camp anywhere they could, on the hills, random spots along the side of the road, etc. Overall a nice spot for BLM camping with minimal amenities that gets busy on weekends.

  • Review photo of Water Canyon Recreation Area by Alexandra T., September 26, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Recreation Area by Alexandra T., September 26, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Recreation Area by Alexandra T., September 26, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Recreation Area by Alexandra T., September 26, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Recreation Area by Alexandra T., September 26, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Recreation Area by Alexandra T., September 26, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Recreation Area by Alexandra T., September 26, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Recreation Area by Alexandra T., September 26, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Recreation Area by Alexandra T., September 26, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Recreation Area by Alexandra T., September 26, 2020
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  • Review photo of Water Canyon Recreation Area by Alexandra T., September 26, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Recreation Area by Alexandra T., September 26, 2020