Water Canyon Campground
Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2020

Free for 2 More Years!

We loved this place. Attempted at first to camp at The Box down the road but it was really crowded so we came here and what a great choice! 

This is a FREE campground but plans are in the works to started charging in 2 years at $10/night. There are gravel tent and parking pads, picnic tables, fire rings, pit toilets and garbage.

When you first pull in there is a narrow opening to a rocky dirt road straight ahead and to the left is a day use picnic area. The sign at the beginning of the dirt road said trailers not advisable but one came down before we started up so we went for it. We have a 26 foot class C. Dirt road driving experience necessary. The road is quite narrow, rocky and has a couple washouts and tight turns but not impossible to navigate....use your best judgement! 

There were only a couple of other campers and the views are very nice. Some sites are close together however. There are pit toilets and garbage at the beginning of the campground and at the end loop. 

Great hiking area too! Further down the road where it says "no turn around" is a group site but the gate is locked and you'll need to contact National Forest Service if you want to use this area. 

There is no drinking water or cell reception from AT&T or Verizon. Pets allowed on a leash. Also there are free roaming cattle we saw on the main road in but none in the campground though there was poop evidence that they've been around. 

Along the dirt road hiking trails near the campground people have made other camping areas with rock fire pits. The roads to these areas are narrow and 4WD necessary.

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  • Review photo of Water Canyon Campground by Laura M., November 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Campground by Laura M., November 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Campground by Laura M., November 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Campground by Laura M., November 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Campground by Laura M., November 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Campground by Laura M., November 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Campground by Laura M., November 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Campground by Laura M., November 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Campground by Laura M., November 20, 2020
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