Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $0.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 5 total · 0 reservable · 5 first come
- Coordinates
- 36.8662, -111.5867
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
No reservations. Along the fifteen mile stretch of the Colorado River between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry, there are five primitive beaches set aside for camping, marked with signs, on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping is permitted in these areas only, as they are provided with toilets and fire pits. These sites can only be accessed by small vessel. All campsites are located well above the river and require a short walk from your boat.
From the managing agency.
Is this site free?
No. this site charges $0.00.
Can I bring an RV to this site?
this site has 5 sites on record. 0 sites are reservable and 5 are first come.
How do I get to this site?
Lees Ferry is 42 miles (61 km) from Page via Hwy 89 south and Hwy 89A west. It is 85 miles (125 km) from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon via Hwy 89A and Hwy 67. The Lees Ferry Junction and Park Entrance is in Marble Canyon, just west of Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center. A paved road leads 5 miles (8 km) to the Ferry area. Use public launch ramp to access the river and motor or paddle to one of the campsites.
What is the weather like at this site?
Summers are extremely hot with little, if any, shade. Winters are moderately cold with night time lows often below freezing. Spring weather is highly variable and unpredictable with extended periods of winds. Fall weather is usually nice and mild. Precipitation is generally light (less than 6 inches [15.2cm] annually) though heavy rains and flash flooding is possible during the late summer "monsoons." River water temperatures are a constant 48F(9C).
What are the rules at this site?
Camping is limited to 14 days. Camping is permitted in designated areas only. The five designated areas, marked with signs, are on a first-come, first-served basis. 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. Plastic litter bags are available free of charge at the ranger station. Dumpsters are available at the launch ramps for garbage disposal. 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. 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.
Nearby
- Lees Ferry Campground1.2 mi
- Beehives Primitive Campground7.1 mi
- Wahweap Campground & RV Park10.2 mi
- Antelope Point RV Park10.6 mi
- White House Campground22.3 mi
- Stateline Campground26.5 mi
- Stateline Campground26.5 mi
- JACOB LAKE RECREATION AREA36.4 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
