Can you reserve a site at Mt. Dellenbaugh?

No. Mt. Dellenbaugh is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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The Mt. Dellenbaugh summit trail offers one of the most scenic views from its summit into the western Grand Canyon and Arizona Strip.

The Mt. Dellenbaugh trailhead is the starting point for a strenuous 5.9-mile round trip hike through towering evergreens to the 7,072 Mt. Dellenbaugh Peak.

The trail begins mostly level, with a very gentle uphill grade. It winds through a pinyon, juniper, and ponderosa woodland. It then joins an old two-track road which gradually steepens. The final 100 yards to the summit is steep and crosses over lava rock boulders.

Learn more about the Mt. Dellenbaugh Summit Trail.

Hours and Seasons

This trail is best attempted in the spring and fall when temperatures are most comfortable. There is no shade on the trail for summer hikers when temperatures can be in the low 90s.

The area is usually not accessible from December through March due to snow, ice, and mud on the road. Snow is melted off usually by April. When wet the trail is impassible due to slippery clay.

Getting there

From St. George, Utah, via South River Road. Head south on BLM 1069 for 22 miles. Continue south on County Road 5 for 16 miles. Turn right onto County Road 103 for 30 miles. Turn left for 4.5 miles. The trailhead is on the right side of the road.

36.13813, -113.52136 · 36°8'17.3"N 113°31'16.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 102°F in Jul, down to 55°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	57	60	69	76	86	98	102	101	93	79	66	55
Low °F	35	36	44	50	60	70	77	75	68	55	42	34
Precip in	0.8	0.8	0.6	0.5	0.1	0.1	1.2	0.5	0.5	0.9	0.5	0.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 31.6 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 Mt. Dellenbaugh

Can you reserve a site at Mt. Dellenbaugh?: No. Mt. Dellenbaugh is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Mt. Dellenbaugh

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Temple Bar RV Park 45.3 mi · Campground
Temple Bar Campground 45.5 mi · Campground
Paiute Wilderness Area 49.1 mi · Facility
Echo Bay RV Park 52.1 mi · Campground
Gold Butte Back Country Byway 56.4 mi · Facility
Mt. Wilson Wilderness - Missouri Spring Trailhead 57.9 mi · Facility
Packsaddle Recreation Site 59.7 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-13.

Mt. Dellenbaugh