Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam And Lees Ferry
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance reservations. A free Lees Ferry Backcountry River Permit is required, available at the self-serve kiosk at Lees Ferry. Camping limited to 14 consecutive days. Note: The river near Kayak Beach (mile -15.1) is closed annually March 15 through September 1 for osprey breeding season.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 10:19PM MST until September 1 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Apache, Coconino, Navajo, Yavapai and northern Gila counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of central and northern Arizona on Sunday and Monday, including the overnight hours Sunday night. These storms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:22PM MST until August 30 at 12:15AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Coconino County in north central Arizona...the Colorado River near mile marker 62. * Until 1215 AM MST /115 AM MDT/ Tonight. * At 522 PM MST /622 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms that produced heavy rain earlier southwest of Cameron have resulted in a flash flood along the Little Colorado River west of Cameron. Between 1 and 2 inches were estimate by radar earlier in the afternoon. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. The flood wave is expected to reach the Colorado River between 10 PM and 1 AM. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain from thunderstorms earlier. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding along the Little Colorado River west of Cameron. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park. This includes the following highways... the Colorado River near mile marker 62. State Route 64 between mile markers 281 and 284. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Blue Water Base Camp, Old Fish Camp Site, Above LCR Camp Site and Below LCR Camp Site. This includes the following swimming holes... Blue Water Base Camp. This includes the following Little Colorado River west of Cameron.
About
Along the fifteen-mile stretch of the Colorado River between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry, five primitive beach camping areas are designated for overnight use. These remote sites can only be reached by small watercraft launched from the Lees Ferry boat ramp, making them ideal for kayakers, rafters, and small motorboat users seeking solitude on the river. Each campsite is marked with signs and sits above the river, requiring a short uphill walk from the beach. The sites provide basic amenities including vault toilets and fire pits, but campers must be self-sufficient. There is no potable water, so bring all drinking water needed for your trip. Fires are permitted only in provided fireplaces or portable fire pans; ground fires and wood collection are prohibited. All trash must be packed out, though free litter bags are available at the ranger station and dumpsters at the launch ramps. A free Lees Ferry Backcountry River Permit is required for all watercraft using this section of river, available 24/7 at the self-serve kiosk in the Lees Ferry launch ramp parking lot. Do not boat below the cable downstream from Lees Ferry due to dangerous rapids requiring a separate Grand Canyon National Park permit.
Directions
Lees Ferry is 42 miles from Page via Hwy 89 south and Hwy 89A west. From the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, it is 85 miles 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 to the ferry area. Use the public launch ramp to access the river, then motor or paddle to one of the five marked camping sites.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| glca_information@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (928) 608-6200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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