Farley Canyon Primitive Camping Area
Campground ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 3,723 ft
- Elevation
Designated primitive camping areas that are accessible by vehicle and sometimes by vessel as well. First-come first served, no reservations. No designated sites. No potable water. When pit toilets are unavailable, campers must bring portable toilets for use and proper disposal into the sewer system. Quiet hours 10pm-6am. $12 per night. The nearby Hite area is currently closed to the public.
Getting there
From Hanksville UT, drive south on Hwy 95 for approximately 53 miles. At the brown sign indicating "Farley Canyon Access", turn west. The Farley road goes for about two miles before you get to the camping area. Anything past that is classified as Shoreline Access Area and vehicles are currently prohibited. Check the weather before traveling to make sure road conditions are bearable for your vehicle.
37.82001, -110.39453 · 37°49'12.0"N 110°23'40.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 98°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 53 | 63 | 71 | 80 | 93 | 98 | 95 | 87 | 72 | 57 | 46 |
| Low °F | 31 | 35 | 42 | 50 | 59 | 70 | 78 | 74 | 66 | 52 | 39 | 31 |
| Precip in | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.8 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 Farley Canyon Primitive Camping Area
- Can you reserve a site at Farley Canyon Primitive Camping Area?
- No. Farley Canyon Primitive Camping Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- 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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