If you're looking for a place to pitch your tent near Lake Powell, look no further. The Dyrt is an easy way to find tent camping spots near Lake Powell. Whether you're looking for a quiet, dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.
Do not boat below the cable downstream from the Lees Ferry launch ramp. There are dangerous rapids below the cable. Downstream waters are restricted. A permit is required from Grand Canyon National Park to float this section of the river.
Camping is limited to 14 days. Camping is permitted in designated areas only. There are five designated areas, marked with signs, on a first-come, first-served basis. Upriver campsites are provided with toilets and fire pits. All campsites are located well above the river and require a short walk from your boat. This is to prevent camps from being damaged by high water releases.
Fires are permitted only in the fireplaces provided or in portable fire pans. No ground fires are allowed. If portable fire pans are used, all burned charcoal must be carried out. Collection of wood is prohibited.
Carry out all litter and garbage. There is no regular garbage collection upriver. Plastic litter bags are available free of charge at the ranger station. Dumpsters are available at the launch ramps for garbage disposal.
Federal law prohibits the disturbance, defacement, or removal of historic or archeological sites. Do not deface rocks and cliffs. Do not disturb plants or animals, and do not feed wildlife.
There are no fees or permits required to camp upriver. Entrance fees and vessel use fees apply.
You must have a permit to visit Paria Canyon. All permits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Paria Canyon's outstanding scenery, desert wildlife, colorful history, and opportunities for primitive recreation are protected for future generations. Its 112,500 acres beckon adventurers who enjoy experiencing the scenic splendor of wilderness and the chance to explore one of the longest and deepest slot canyons in the world. To protect these areas, in 1984 Congress created the Paria Canyon – Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness.
Overnight Use Permits
You must reserve a permit in advance for overnight use. There is a limit on overnight use in the canyon to 20 people per day. Overnight users must display the permit on the outside of their backpack, and on the dashboard of their vehicle.
$5 / night
You must have a permit to visit Paria Canyon. All permits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Paria Canyon's outstanding scenery, desert wildlife, colorful history, and opportunities for primitive recreation are protected for future generations. Its 112,500 acres beckon adventurers who enjoy experiencing the scenic splendor of wilderness and the chance to explore one of the longest and deepest slot canyons in the world. To protect these areas, in 1984 Congress created the Paria Canyon – Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness.
Overnight Use Permits
You must reserve a permit in advance for overnight use. There is a limit on overnight use in the canyon to 20 people per day. Overnight users must display the permit on the outside of their backpack, and on the dashboard of their vehicle.
$5 / night
Camping overnight is not allowed at the Buckskin Gulch Trailhead, but there are some dispersed sites along House Rock Valley Road
You must have a permit to visit Paria Canyon. All permits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Permit Details here: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/permits-and-passes/lotteries-and-permit-systems/arizona/paria-canyon
Overnight Use Permits
You must reserve a permit in advance for overnight use. There is a limit on overnight use in the canyon to 20 people per day. Overnight users must display the permit on the outside of their backpack, and on the dashboard of their vehicle. Regulations
Campfires are prohibited. Dogs are allowed, but they must be included on the permit. They must be kept under control at all times and be leashed within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Dog waste and dog waste bags must be packed out. You must use human waste bags throughout Buckskin Gulch and Paria Canyon. You must pack out all trash, including toilet paper and human waste bags. Group size cannot exceed 10 people in the same permit area on the same day. Use existing campsites at least 200 feet from a water source.
$5 / night
Designated primitive camping areas that are accessible by vehicle and sometimes by vessel as well. First-come first served, no reservations. No designated sites. No potable water. When pit toilets are unavailable, campers must bring portable toilets for use and proper disposal into the sewer system. Quiet hours 10pm-6am. $12 per night.
Guide
Big open land with a choice of roads to find your spot. Some minimal highway noise but it didn’t bother us. The road in is a bit bumpy but our Class C had no problem. Definitely recommend a stay here.
Traveler
A beautiful camp to set up RVs, vans, and tents. Plenty of space. There were several others here and did not feel close to anyone. Fire pits are available, but they are just slightly dug holes with small rocks. Recommend reinforcing the rocks before use.
Guide
Calf Creek campground was full and the host told us about this spot. Up a dirt road you end up just below the radio tower. Very private and quiet
TravelerBumpy dirt road going in. Large area with plenty of private dispersed camping spots.
Scout
Worst imaginable experience.
Staking in the tent was almost impossible. Apart from sharp gravel for a base, it nearly seemed like concrete to get a stake in. After bending four thick, steel stakes to barely get them in the ground, a gust of wind blew the tent and pulled all of the stakes out.
Not only is there zero option to request a refund, there is likely no recourse for paying me for wasting 1 1/2 hours at their site trying to set things up.
Someone has to be the worst in the industry. Clearly, that's their goal and they achieved it.
Ranger
Stayed in spot#51 in Arch Campground with water/electric hookup. Showers only available in Basin and Oasis group sites, which are down the dirt road to the main road and then further into the park from where we stayed (not walkable). Showers were good though, free and unlimited time. Took a trip over to check out Bryce View and sites 53, 57 and 59 were best. Site mostly level, has interesting views of surrounding natural features. Only one toilet bldg and it's at the entrance so not particularly convenient.
Food aside: Had dehydrated egg with chorizo, bacon, hash brown and cheese on hatch tortillas, mmm.
Guide
The campground map on their website indicated cable tv on some site, but they do no offer cable tv anymore. The wifi was the worst I have ever experienced, got there at 3 PM and could not even open an email. The park was just bought by an LLC and the on-site manager seems to have no authority as once I figured out the cable and wifi situation I requested a refund for my second night so we could move, but he could not make a decision until he talked to his manager the next morning. I would definitely stay somewhere else until they can improve this location. They have an indoor pool, but in early October is was closed for the season. Why have an indoor if you close it that early? We stayed here 2 years ago and it was better, but will not return again!
GuideRoads good. Views killer. Remote, though not much cover for privacy.
Guide
Although the sand wasn’t a surprise, i was shocked at how much it stuck to everything LOL! But the site had lots of dedicated spots for camping and went on the quite a few miles. The view was beautiful, but we were nervous about mountain lions as we noticed a lot of tracks when we arrived, and saw even more next to our car in the morning as we were leaving. The road in isn’t very rough, just lots of sand and small bumps. Would stay here again!
Guide
Such a fun site! Right on the beach with an incredible sunrise view. Lots of people but theres so much space there you can still spread out from everyone else. Only downside was the bathroom/shower building was closed for repairs. Cost is $14 if you have an America the Beautiful Pass, otherwise you need to pay an entrance fee to Glen Canyon Park as well
ONE THING TO BE AWARE OF Can get pretty windy down there. Just with the way the ground inclines towards the water and with the canyon walls on either side it seems like this area can be a bit if a wind tunnel. There was absolutely no wind in Page the day we stayed however in this area it was pretty windy, like night and day. The wind did die down after a few hours though and then it was perfect!
TravelerStars are 10/10 out here. Friday night in September it's pretty busy but it's a pretty huge place. Definitely worth the trip!
Legend
Nice shade trees at each site. Well planned. Not too tight. Very clean washroom but no showers. Self-serve accepts Visa card for payment
Legend
Very rough roads. Undefined campsites. Week cell signal. Water damaged paths to the lake
LegendHole in the rock road start sites. Lots of dispersed sites with valley views. Good cell service.
Traveler
Beautiful campground right in the nature. Showers were newly renovated and very clean and spacious, free! The dishwashing station was also very welcome.
Legend
Camp near shade tree on Hans Wash Road
LegendNice little campsite hidden from the road. Fire ring.
Legend
Nice single fire ring adjacent to rat seep hollow. In a hollow sheltered from the wind. Easy access to Creek bed
Traveler
Drove by and it is right by someone’s house. No place to camp.
Scout
I stayed on a Wednesday night, late August. I arrived at 5pm and only two campers were here, by bedtime there was a total of 7 sites used. 1 bathroom is under construction, 1 bathroom is very fresh and clean (2 flushing toilets in womens side). I did not see any dish washing area, but saw a sign for it. I love that most sites have picnic tables & wind blocks. It did get windy at night. I wish I had more time in the area. My site (49) did get some headlights from the road, but im not too sensitive to that. And the road was only moderately driven anyways.
GuideConvenient, affordable ($14) stop right off of the 89 in the Glen Canyon recreation area. The 6 Campsites are close together with very few natural barriers. There are 2 very clean (the cleanest I’ve ever seen!) pit toilets at the other end of a circular, gravel area from which all the campsites are positioned. Each campsite has a picnic table & sites were fairly level. There are lake & desert views from the site, but the highway is between the site & the lake, which generates noise. I gave it 2 stars, as this is not a camping destination, but a good place to get some rest if you are road weary.
Guide
We stopped here overnight on our way to Zion from Page, AZ in May. It was a bumpy drive on a gravel road for a few minutes off of the main road but worth the drive out. It was first come first serve on spots, you can leave some stuff such as chairs or cooler to save the spot if you want to leave then come back. We paid $13 for the one night via a QR code posted on the main sign (ignore the sign about taking an envelope out of a box to secure a campsite number, they don’t use this anymore) online you can see which spots are available. We had our own a picnic table and fire pit, it was quiet and everyone was friendly. Perfect place for stargazing, great find would recommend!
Scout
We usually do dispersed to avoid other humans and their generators, lights, and noise, but Kodachrome only allows generator use from noon to 4, quiet hours are observed and enforced, and the sites in Bryce View are really well spaced out from each other. Most also have shade. It's like dispersed camping, but with toilets and water!
ScoutIf you’re looking for a quick nights sleep and then to hop back on the road this is the place. Definitely not a destination campground, as it’s right off the high way and has no shade, but to stop and sleep on our cross country road trip this was awesome.
GuideCamped here the first week of June and it was beautiful! It was very hot… but once the sun went down it was nice. The road wasn’t too bad, my hyundai tuscan did fine. There were several spots open, a few others taken. It was quiet and peaceful, lots of birds, lots of bugs. We had a great spot that had lots of rocks to climb for a nice view!
Guide
Amazing spot that gets you right up to the river blasted walls of the mountain. I followed the path to the spot deeper. We can hear coyotes howling in the distance. I have dispersed camped for the last 8 months straight over 9k miles now, and I’m so happy with this spot. It’s one of my favorites so far. It’s clean, secluded. I am here in June, and it’s hot. BEWARE you need 4x4 and high clearance. You absolutely will get very stuck if you attempt it in anything else. Enjoy!
ScoutThe view is incredible with the view of the lone rock. However, don’t expect to be far from others as people park close together as it gets busy (although we did visit in May on a Saturday). Also access to swimming with spots to fish and jump in.
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