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$15 / night
accessible, large, and well-spaced apart but the remaining seven require crossing a water-covered road (at least in April and considering southern Utah
The perfect place to fill up during a Utah adventure.
$28 - $125 / night
It’s not the best place to camp during summer months when the heat really gets to you, but our dog loved the lake and spend his evenings swimming
After staying in a couple National Park campgrounds on our Utah trip this was a great surprise of seclusion :) It was well maintained and just
That area of Utah is well worth the time to see. We took a hike to a waterfall in the National Monument.
$30 - $60 / night
This is a beautifully maintained campground just outside of Escalante, Utah.
LegendWe chose this site for the rare opportunity to camp right by the shores of Lake Powell. This is a large dispersed camping area managed by the national park system within the Glen Canyon national recreation area. There is a ton of space for vans RVs, vans, tents and many Outhouses spread out further back from the shore. Wide open beach to walk, hang out and have a campfire. Decent AT&T and Verizon cell reception. Stunning views at sunset and sunrise. Fantastic find!
RangerSo first of all it was difficult for me to accurately locate this campsite on the map. This campsite is actually located in Glen Canyon National recreation area but it is the southernmost campsite that is permitted from the Maze district of Canyonlands National Park. I drove into it from the south side roughly from the location of Hite Marina. The road was not too bad and fairly easy to drive. There is no water there is no cell phone service there is no trash pickup and there are no pit toilets.
RangerI’ve stayed at this campground, which is located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and run by Aramark, twice. The views are exceptional and that’s why I’ve paid the nearly $100 a night to stay there.
The campground is lovely - concrete pads that are nicely spaced. Each site has a table, grill, and campfire ring. Each loop has its own bathroom. There is a campground store with showers and a cash only laundromat that is located very near the lower loops, but might be more of a drive for campers who in the higher loops.
The issue with this campground is that the store closes at 5pm and if you arrive afterwards, you aren’t getting your tokens for the shower (so you have to pay) or the WiFi password. You are just getting the view - and it’s magnificent!
It’s important to note you are paying a resort fee when you camp here and I think (but might be wrong) that entitles you to using the resort’s pool. The location is super close the beach, the Glen Canyon Dam, and boat rentals.
TravelerStayed 3 nights in a row in Mid October 2016. Really enjoyed the beach camping. With incredibly easy access to Wahweap bay. The moon was so bright at night that we didn't even need headlamps to go to the toilets. $14 per night(need a one time $35 pass to Glen Canyon National Recreation area.) It was not too crowded in Mid October. On Saturday and Sunday there was a line of RVs and Campers along the waters edge. And then a few of us forced to camp back from the water(200ft) near the dunes(closer to the toilets). And then on Sunday night most of the crowd cleared out and we move our tent up to the "front row".
(The cons list looks longer, but the pros far outweigh) Pros: right on the shore of Wahweap bay. Amazing views day and night. Cheap fees considering the fancy microflush toilets.
Cons: Camping on a sandy beach can cause some issues, especially if winds pick up. I assume it's really crowded in the summer. This part of lake Powell features mostly grey colored rocks, if you are hopin to see the signature red rocks of lake Powell, you will likely need a powered watercraft. (We spent an entire afternoon paddleboarding, and couldn't even reach the far end of Wahweap bay.
TravelerCheapest campground for RV full hookup in area. Conveniently located near all page attractions. Sites were nice and big. Had an indoor pool and hot tub. Dog park was pretty much a joke for big dogs and the tree branches are a bit of an issue in places when driving a big rig though. Otherwise clean, safe and great location!
GuideI absolutely loved this campground. The staff were wonderful, the entire park was fresh and clean, and I don't care if you have a fully-equipped bathroom in your RV...you have to checkout their showers. It's a spa. Not kidding. If there was one downside it was that there are few trees for shade, but it was early enough in the year that it wasn't an issue. Wonderful large dog park and the best laundry facilities I've seen. Highly recommend!!
TravelerWe been dispersed camping with a camper van for a week and this RV park was everything we needed: laundry, showers, recharge devices with power along with the dump, all within a few steps. Each site has a dividing fence with plenty of room in between. The owners know how bad RV parks could be. Never seen cleaner facilities with a spacious laundry room, showers, etc. They even have a dog park. Their communication with you is above par, everything is explained before you arrived via text. And if you are overdue on your stated arrival time, they send you a text with after hours check-in info.
LegendThe campground is conveniently located close to Horseshoe Bend and Lake Powell. There are biking, hiking and running trails nearby. There is a playground with a trail around it in the campground, but there is not a dog park.
The sites are pull through, gravel sites with full hook-ups. They were slightly uneven, but spacious. The bathroom amenities weren’t clean, there was hair all over the shower. They also provide wagon rentals which looked pretty neat, if you don’t have a camper, but want to stay overnight in the area.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay but wouldn’t rate the bathroom/shower amenities highly.
RangerWhat can I say - it was pouring rain and our free, dispersed campground was washed out! We called Gouldings, but they were full. The KOA had a pull thru full hook up site. We are trying to camp on a budget, and at nearly $150 a night, the budget was blown. I do want to say that we really really enjoyed having full hook ups and had a chance to catch up on Laundry, so there’s that. Also, it was very close to Monument Valley and we had fun. We were able to scout out our next camping location as well. The Wi-Fi was down for a while and then it started working. It was not busy in the campground. They had a very nice dog park. All in all, we really liked the park, just not the price!
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