White House Campground

This was the first BLM site that I had ever camped at on my first major road trip. My significant other and I, who were both young and inexperienced at the time, were traveling through southern Utah and discovered this site using this app. While we were very skeptical traveling down the road late in the evening, we were pleased to find that we were the only visitors. The location is beautiful and drastically different from my home state of Wisconsin. I’d love to visit here again one day.

White House camp is an easily accessible place to have a basecamp to explore Paria Canyon -- from here you're about 8 miles north of Slide Rock Arch, Buckskin Gulch and the Confluence.  The camp is great except for the fact that there is no shade to speak of, so summer camping can get pretty warm.  Your last water is going to be at Paria Contact Station at the turnoff from the highway, two miles north. Load up.

I think there are 7 drive-in camping spots and a couple of those are pull-throughs; I believe there are also 5 walk-in tent sites.  The night I was there in early June about half of the campsites were occupied.  If you're overnighting in Paria Canyon, there's a nice big parking area for backpackers' cars (10 good-sized spots).

very windy but quiet and beautiful. stayed here late may/early june for two nights. great trailhead snaking through the canyon. six drive in spots and a few walk in spots at the trailhead, only had two neighbors the first night and three the second. overall beautiful spot and very quiet

The road is a little bumpy getting out to the site, but we got out here in our Skoolie no problem. The sites and bathrooms (pit toilet) are well maintained and clean. Pretty, quite and just what we were looking for.

For only $5/night you have access to a beautiful camping location right by the White House trailhead and within a few miles from the Toadstools trailhead. Campground was clean with pit toilets. No water. Road is unpaved but accessible by a non-4 wheel car.

We had cell coverage at our campsite (T-Mobile).

What a find and what a price! Since we didn’t have reservations to backpack the Paria Canyon Trail, we wanted to find a spot where we could camp near the trail and do a long day trip. This campground is perfectly situated at the trailhead, and you can obtain day permits right at the campground. 

Sites are small, so rigs bigger than our Hamlet (12ft) will struggle to get parked and turned around in this campground. It’s perfect for vans, small travel trailers, and of course, tents. There’s no privacy between the sites, but there is plenty of space at each site for a small group. 

No electrical hookups, but there is all the solar you could want…so bring those panels. No water at the campground, but you can stock up at the Visitor Center, just 2 miles away and just off the highway where you enter for this campground. Bathrooms were immaculate, incredible views all around, and people very friendly. 

In addition to the drop dead gorgeous Paria Canyon Trail, check out the other trails nearby in the Escalante area. The roads are rough and parking is tight, so wouldn’t recommend trailers or vehicles without 4 wheel drive in some areas. 

Closest town is Kanab, UT which is about an hour away, so stock up on groceries and such before coming out.

Did I mention bugs galore? Yes there were so many we ended up putting everything on the picnic table and slept in our Subaru. Down a dead end dirt road. We got there at night and needed some light, as soon as we turned on our flashlights, the bugs would fly everywhere (even in your nose). But in the morning, it was very nice and cool. The scenery was amazing and I loved the rock side walls. There was camping sites available even walk in sites. It is fairly small. Maybe 12 sites total but for $6 you can't beat a place to sleep. Would recommend if you're in a pinch and need a place to sleep.

At the end of  2 mile dirt road with constant washboard and 2 big dips (not appropriate for large trailers or RVs, but we made it in a 26 foot Class C well enough) is a very small campground with 8 sites and 4 walk in sites. Pit toilets available but no water so be sure to bring lots as it gets hot during the day. There is a small parking lot for overflow or day use parking. Camping fee is $5, day use fee $6. Be aware that there are red ant hills in most sites. Poor dog had 2 stuck to her paw that we had to pull off. Very quiet place to stay aware from noise and light pollution, fellow campers were respectful of others which is always a plus.

the sand pads for tents were really nice. on the weekends the spots fill up so i would get there with enough time to claim a spot. it is a BLM campground so just a bathroom & campfire. There is cow poop scattered throughout the campground so be careful to not step on it!

This place was quiet and secluded. There was a nice trail to walk. There is a river but it looked to be dried up when we went. The stars are amazing. It’s $5 to camp and it’s first come first serve. There is a water fill up area at the trailhead.

We found this place by accident and were very pleased. Small campground that is first come -first serve sites. Not suitable for trailers or large RV due to the road going in. Fire pits, tables, and ver clean bathrooms. Located next to the sand stone bluffs and a jumping off point for trail hikers. Will definitely look this place up on our next trip. Be sure to bring your own water.

Lots of canyoneers here, sites were overflowing with big groups. No shade at all, but most people spend their day in the canyon. Picnic tables be and pit toilets are the only amenities. It is a beautiful place, but a little crowded for me. I found a lovely spot back to the north on the banks of the Paria. Great night sky view. Vermillion Cliffs and GSENM right there as well as Lake Powell. Tons to do in this area!

You drive about 2 miles down a dirt road to get to this wilderness campground. The only facilities are pit toilets. But don't let that keep you away. The location is right on the Paria River and it's so beautiful and peaceful here. And at $5 a night, you can't beat it!

You can hike along the river or just hang out and enjoy the views. We were here in April and the no-see-ems were out so bring bug spray!

It's probably best suited for tent camping but we did see one small trailer when we were here.

This spot is amazing if you like primitive camping! There are two pit toilets. Most campsites had their own picnic table and either a designated fire ring or grill for cooking. No water at this location, so bring your own. Also conveniently located at the trail head.

Would definitely camp there again if in the area.

I stayed in this campground in early September and I was the only person there. It's great if you like the convenience of a drive-up site, but also prefer seclusion. I believe there were 8 sites all equipped with picnic tables and fire-rings with a few vault toilets. The toilets were decently clean when I was there and there was toilet paper. There really isn't any shade, so it's not the best place to hang out in the middle of the day in summer! Nice views and easy access to some backcountry trails in Coyote Buttes.