Lone Rock Beach Primitive Camping Area
Facility · Arizona ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 3,650 ft
- Elevation
No reservations. $14 per vehicle/per night in addition to entry fees. Primitive camping is on a sandy beach or in dunes. No designated campsites. Maximum two vehicles per site. Open fires permitted, must be within four-foot squared area. No glass containers. Quiet time 10pm-6am. 4 micro flush toilets, 6 vault toilets, 1 comfort station/wheelchair accessible, outdoor cold shower, Off Road Vehicle area, dump station, potable water (seasonal), and day use area. No launch ramp.
Getting there
If you are driving north on Hwy 89 from Glen Canyon dam, right after the Utah state line is the turnoff for Lone Rock Beach. It is a small sign. Fee booth closer to beach.
37.01616, -111.54035 · 37°0'58.2"N 111°32'25.2"W
Typical weather
Typically 99°F in Jul, down to 47°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 48 | 54 | 64 | 73 | 83 | 95 | 99 | 96 | 88 | 74 | 58 | 47 |
| Low °F | 29 | 33 | 40 | 46 | 56 | 66 | 73 | 71 | 62 | 49 | 37 | 30 |
| Precip in | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.1 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 Lone Rock Beach Primitive Camping Area
- Can you reserve a site at Lone Rock Beach Primitive Camping Area?
- No. Lone Rock Beach Primitive Camping Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (928) 608-6200
- Email glca_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
- Book pay.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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