Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry
Campground · Arizona ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 3,133 ft
- Elevation
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.
Getting there
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.
36.86619, -111.58669 · 36°51'58.3"N 111°35'12.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 102°F in Jul, down to 48°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 48 | 55 | 66 | 75 | 85 | 98 | 102 | 99 | 89 | 76 | 60 | 48 |
| Low °F | 30 | 34 | 42 | 49 | 58 | 68 | 76 | 73 | 63 | 51 | 39 | 31 |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry
- Can you reserve a site at Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry?
- No. Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry
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- Beehives Primitive Campground 7.1 mi · Campground
- Carl Hayden Visitor Center 7.4 mi · Facility
- Glen Canyon Conservancy Flagship 7.9 mi · Visitor Center
- Wahweap Campground & RV Park 10.2 mi · Campground
- Antelope Point RV Park 10.6 mi · Campground
- Lone Rock Beach Primitive Camping Area 10.7 mi · Facility
- Big Water Visitor Center 15.2 mi · Facility
- Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area 17.6 mi · Facility
- White Pocket Trailhead 18 mi · Facility
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Contact
- Email glca_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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