Can you reserve a site at Stanton Creek Primitive Camping Area?

No. Stanton Creek Primitive Camping Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Stanton Creek Primitive Camping Area

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access

3,706 ft
Elevation

Stanton Creek Entrance — Photo: NPS · Recreation.gov

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.

Getting there

Turn onto the access road just north of Bullfrog Marina on Hwy 276. Drive until you find a nice place to camp.

37.49898, -110.69912 · 37°29'56.3"N 110°41'56.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 100°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	46	53	63	72	82	94	100	97	88	74	58	46
Low °F	26	30	36	44	53	64	71	69	60	46	34	26
Precip in	0.6	0.5	0.7	0.3	0.4	0.1	0.6	0.5	0.8	0.8	0.5	0.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Stanton Creek Area — Photo: NPS · Recreation.gov

Stanton Creek Road — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Stanton Creek Primitive Camping Area

Can you reserve a site at Stanton Creek Primitive Camping Area?: No. Stanton Creek Primitive Camping Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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