Best Tent Camping near Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, UT

We 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!

I’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.

Stayed 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.

prons: 35$ tent site, location near main spots, well organized

Cons: toilets far from tent spots, noisy due to the street, we arrived After 6 pm and no one sent us info about PIN toilets etc

Everything we needed: tent site, toilets, water, great views

Additions: close by beach & great morning views!

Note: we got caught in major winds which turned our tent into a tumbleweed, followed by terrific lightning storm. (We slept in the car that night)

The tent site were a little tight for our camper van so they pro rated us the tent price for the first night. Very clean showers and bathrooms. Washing machines and dryers available for a fee in an air conditioned room. Very friendly staff!

Your basic campground, tent sites, RV sites with full hook ups, walk in sites and some group sites. Nice views of Lake Powell and the sandstone. Close to Page if you need to stock up on anything go there. Flush toilets and running water in bathrooms, which are cleaned daily. Outdoor sink for dishes and water in tent sites. There is one swim beach accessible from the campsite but it is 3/4 of a mile walk just from the beach parking lot and downhill on sand, not super fun to get to with a stroller, 2 toddlers, and all the beach gear. Definitely would be a more fun location if you plan on renting a motor boat or jet ski otherwise it is hard to get much of a lake experience. Make reservations online in advance!

Like this whole area, the geology and views are beautiful. Take the scenic drive any time of year. Pretty small campground area. We couldn’t get a tent site away from an RV though :( Nice basic accommodations, very clean. So many scout groups but still quiet.

The owners are very nice people, the views are great. Instead of just driving through we had time to go explore the Valley of the Gods and the surrounding area. We were tent camping and were quite comfortable. I would definitely camp there again. The night sky is hard to top. Rod and Valerie

Great spot withing view of Lake Powell. Tent Campsites are spread out and have flat bordered area to set up. Most have there own table. Staff are great and the store is well stocked.

You will not find a more picturesque setting around a campground. A nice trail that can be accessed from the campground. Grocery store and laundry facilities. Average restrooms and showers, on the older side. Close to Monument Valley and the Navajo Visitor Center, where you can drive the 17 mile loop through Monument Valley. Full hook ups and tent sites available.

The tent campground is fairly basic, but they have a picnic table and fire ring, nice restrooms and a beautiful view of Lake Powell. There are also showers and laundry machines at the registration building. I would definitely stay there again!

Stayed here awhile back with a group on an environmental science trip. Had an awesome time! Tent campsites were nice with shade areas perfect to set up a hammock. There were several other groups at the campground and everyone was respectful. There is a dock that can be used for kayaking at the reservoir which is highly recommended!

Really beautiful beach spot and nice to swim in and relax, but come prepared with shade and a table to cook on. If you plan to come here I think an RV is the best choice because I came with a tent and we left for a few hours and came back and an RV ran over it, so we had to set up somewhere else. It is also really windy, so come prepared for that as well. My overall tent camping experience was not great, but the spot is beautiful. Do not think it is worth the $15 per night.

Wahweap is lucky that it is in one of the most beautiful places on Earth- Lake Powell! If it weren't for the incredible scenery this campsite would not be worth the money. There is little to no shade, and every camp site is extremely exposed, meaning no privacy from your neighbors. We were tent camping and next to a very loud RV generator- makes for a less than serene setting. That being said, the sunsets and location make Wahweap work it. The location is so close to all the best areas Glen Canyon has to offer, and the views are amazing

We just stopped here to get a shower and laundry. The laundry room is open 24/7 with washers and driers teaming quarters and a machine that gives tokens for showers. $2 gives you two tokens for a 8 min shower. Seemed to last even longer. Clean and single family units. The campground store was closed because it was Christmas Day. Campground looked pretty nice and full hook-up as well as tent sites options but we moved on to a more scenic site further north on the shore of the lake.

I thought this campground was a pretty unique find. The closest town is Page, AZ. There's a pretty cool dam nearby, there's Horsehoe Bend and I hear Lake Powell itself is great for Kayaking, but we didn't get to enjoy that. This campsite is interesting because there are no designated spots. You just drive out anywhere on the beach and camp. Plenty of toilets scattered around the beach, no showers. We came on a windy night and tent camped, so we woke up covered in sand. Other downside is that apparently it is a spot for locals to come party. Be careful where you park. The sand moves and you can get stuck. But it was pretty amazing sleeping right on a beach.

Large CG run by a pvt consessions. $30 nite for no hookups. Most loops are full hookups. Only loop 4 was open for dry camping RVs and tents. Sites are packed in together. Large fancy restrooms.