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Dispersed Camping
Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping
About
Bureau of Land Management
Little Grand Canyon trailhead serves as the starting or ending point for those hiking through the Little Grand Canyon. The trailhead is located past the Swinging Bridge and .8 miles west of the Buckhorn Draw Rd. This hike explores the San Rafael river as it cuts through the Little Grand Canyon. This area is a popular 2-3 day backpacking trip with primitive campsites where user are required to practice leave no trace ethics. The San Rafael River should only be floated in small crafts above 200 CFS and large crafts above 500 CFS. Hikers should only attempt to hike this section when the river is below 50 CFS. The hike is approximately 18 miles with numerous river crossings required. The side canyons along the hike offer endless miles of exploring.
The trailhead is located past the Swinging Bridge Campground and .8 miles west of the Buckhorn Draw Rd.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Very pretty not too hard to access
good amount of spots, pretty easy to access with most cars not terrible road conditions. Would recommend.
Returned in May
I came here in March and caught a streak of nice weather (60-70 degrees for the high, 30s for the low). I decided to come back and bring the family for my birthday.
Our first night was a tough one. We got caught in a severe wind storm but everything held together and besides a lack of sleep, we all survived. The next few days were awesome. Temp was in the 70s with a slight breeze.
This is an amazing place and you will never see a more beautiful night sky.
Amazing place to stay
I camped here for a couple nights around mid March. The weather worked out perfectly. I loved the site I found. I could walk about 30 seconds away the the rim of the canyon.
There is a great trail west of the campsites. I walked it and road my mountain bike along it for a little while.
Absolutely stunning views and the most beautiful night skies I’ve ever seen. I’ll be returning with the family in May.
It was a short 3-4 minute walk from my site to the toilets.
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Location
Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping is located in Utah
Coordinates
39.113191 N
110.729229 W