Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Water Canyon Trail
Water Canyon Trail in Utah offers a landscape of rocky terrain and desert vegetation. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Zion National Park and Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park.
Description
Bureau of Land Management
Recommended Users: Hikers. Route. 3.2 miles in Length. Difficulty: Moderate. The start of this hike travels along a sandy trail through brush as you get closer to the start of the canyon you will encounter a small stream of water that runs through the canyon. the trail follows along the river and up to the top of the canyon. You will encounter hoodoos, pinnacles, small ravines, domes and waterfalls.
Location
Water Canyon Trail is located in Utah
Directions
Take I-15 N. Take exit 16 for state Hwy 9 toward Hurricane/Zion National Park. Keep right at the fork and merge onto State Hwy 9 E/W State St. Turn Left at the 1st cross street onto UT-59 S/E 100 S. Continue to follow Ut-59 S. Continue. Continue on Utah Ave. Drive to Water Canyon Rd. Follow dirt road to Parking area.
Coordinates
37.03750446 N
112.95471236 W
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
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