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White House Trailhead

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About This Campground

White House Trailhead provides the northern access to Paria Canyon and Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. The undeveloped route into Paria Canyon from White House follows the riverbed, with no developed trail or facilities outside the trailhead. From the trailhead, hikers can enjoy…

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

For Vehicles

    Access

    • Drive In
      Park next to your campsite
    • Walk In
      Park in a lot, walk to your campsite

    Reviews

    5 Reviews of White House Trailhead

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    Kayla D.
    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2020

    Beauty and the BUGS!!

    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…

    Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Reviewed Sep. 18, 2020

    Tight space but very nice.

    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…

    Mary C.
    Reviewed Sep. 28, 2018

    Buckskin Gulch slot canyon trailhead

    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…

    Location

    White House Trailhead is located in Utah

    Directions

    From the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center in Kanab, UT travel 42.5 miles east on Highway 89 to the White House Road/BLM751. Turn right and drive two miles to the trailhead parking lot. From Page, AZ, travel roughly 30 miles west on Highway 89. Turn left onto the White House Road/BLM751 and drive two miles to the trailhead parking lot. White House Road/BLM751 is unpaved. The trailhead is generally accessible by 2-wheel-drive vehicles, but after heavy rain and flooding, the road can become impassable.

    Coordinates

    37.07945061 N
    111.88698067 W

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    About This Campground

    White House Trailhead provides the northern access to Paria Canyon and Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. The undeveloped route into Paria Canyon from White House follows the riverbed, with no developed trail or facilities outside the trailhead. From the trailhead, hikers can enjoy out-and-back dayhikes or embark on multi-day backpacking trips to Lees Ferry or Buckskin Gulch.

    Traveling downstream from White House Trailhead, the first few miles of the riverbed are relatively exposed. After about one mile, interesting erosional pockets can be observed in the sandstone walls of the canyon. A little more than two and a half miles from the trailhead, powerlines across the canyon mark the boundary of the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. From here, the rest of the canyon system is within the wilderness. Approximately four miles from White House trailhead, the riverbed enters the narrows, where rippling, pastel-colored walls enclose the canyon on two sides. About three miles into the narrows, or seven miles from White House trailhead, Buckskin Gulch merges with the Paria on canyon right. The Paria narrows continue downstream for an additional ten miles before the canyon begins to grow increasingly wider and rougher as the river cuts through geological layers. The final several miles of the route alternate between relatively flat floodplains and short river crossings before terminating at Lonely Dell Ranch in Lees Ferry, Arizona, approximately 38 miles from White House.

    Obstacles and weather conditions can make portions of the route difficult and dangerous. The Paria River’s large watershed and miles of narrow walls make it extremely prone to flash flooding; hiking in the area should not be attempted if flooding is a possibility. After a flood, quicksand lingers in the riverbed, posing a challenge for hikers, especially those with heavier, overnight packs. Although the route follows a riverbed, finding water can be a challenge. Most years, the river is dry from roughly mid-May through the beginning of monsoon season in July, as its water is used for irrigation upstream. Even when the river is flowing, filtering directly from it is discouraged; the Paria’s fine silt is notorious for its ability to clog and destroy filters. Before beginning a long hike, learn where reliable springs can be found and bring enough water bottles to be able to get through dry stretches.

    Permits are required. Day use permits are available at the trailhead. The fee is $6.00 per person and $6.00 per dog. Fees must be paid in cash or by check, and passes (including Interagency and Senior) are not accepted.

    Overnight use is limited and requires an advance permit only available online. For more information, visit https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/permits-and-passes/lotteries-and-permit-systems/arizona/paria-canyon.

    Commercial groups and some organized groups require an additional special recreation permit.

    Group size is limited to 10 people sharing any affiliation (friends, family, club, tour, etc.). Groups of more than 10 people are not allowed to enter the permit area in the same day.

    For more information, detailed maps, and current conditions contact the Kanab Visitor Center (BLM) in Kanab, UT or visit the Paria Contact Station.

    White House Trailhead is generally accessible to 2-wheel-drive vehicles, but after heavy rain and flooding, the road can become impassable. Exercise caution if considering a visit when heavy rain has been forecast; if the road washes out, it may not be possible to leave for some time. The BLM does not close the trailhead or the canyon due to weather concerns.

    ADA Access: The vault toilets at the trailhead meet ADA accessibility standards.

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