Campground

Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry

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Colorado River upstream of Lees Ferry, Page, AZ, 86040

Lat:36.86618866356771

Lng:-111.58668629578499

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Last Updated: August 19, 2026

Campground Overview

Introduction

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.

Campsite Details

Reservable0

First Come First Serve5

Total Sites5

Group0

Horse0

Tent Only5

Electrical Hookups0

RV Only0

Walk/Boat To5

Other0

Operating Hours

These dispersed campsites are first-come first served.

Weather

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).

Amenities

Toilets

Potable Water

Directions

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.

Rates & Fees

$0.00

Lees Ferry Upriver Camping

If you have already paid the park entrance fee and the boating fee, there are no additional charges. Please fill out a free Lees Ferry Backcountry River permit so we know who all is out there.

Rules & Regulations

Fire/Stove Policy

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.

Regulations Overview

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.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
The sandy beach and hill where the vault toilet sits is not wheelchair accessible.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
There is no access to these sites by vehicle, only by vessel.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
None of these sites are accessible by road or path. They are sandy beaches with a hike up a hill to a vault toilet. You can only reach them with a small vessel. Pack out everything you pack in.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
No Roads
Classifications
Designated Primitive Campsites

Additional Information

Recreate Responsibly! Pack out everything you pack in.

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