Dirty Devil Primitive Camping
Open year-round for primitive camping. First-come, first-served with no reservations. Vault toilets are operational. The nearby Hite developed area is closed, but Dirty Devil remains accessible. Campers must bring all water and pack out all trash.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:04PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will impact Utah this weekend bringing widespread rainfall totals ranging from 2-4". Some highly localized amounts to 6-8" are also possible, particularly across terrain-favored locations in southwestern Utah, the Book Cliffs, and Bear River Range. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. This also includes recent burn scars such as Forsyth, Cottonwood, Silver King, France Canyon, and Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Anomalously high moisture is forecast to impact the region with the arrival of the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. While this is expected to be a long duration rainfall event, scattered instances of heavier rainfall rates are expected with stronger storms yielding flash flooding concerns given saturated soils and prior burn scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Dirty Devil Primitive Camping Area is a remote, vehicle-accessible dispersed camping zone within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, situated near the confluence of the Dirty Devil and Colorado Rivers at the northern end of Lake Powell. This is true primitive camping with no designated sites, allowing campers to choose their own spot along the river within NRA boundaries after paying the $12 nightly fee at the iron ranger station. The area offers vault toilets but no potable water, trash collection, or other amenities. Campers must be fully self-sufficient, bringing all water, supplies, and packing out all trash. When vault toilets are temporarily unavailable, campers must bring portable toilets for proper waste disposal. The terrain is unpaved, uneven rock and sand with no level surfaces as you approach the river. This is a Shoreline Access Area under the park's off-road vehicle plan, meaning RVs and trailers are prohibited. Due to the remote location, cellular and WiFi signals may be unavailable, and rangers patrol only periodically. The nearest services are 51-79 miles away in Hanksville or other towns, so travelers should maintain a full fuel tank and adequate water supplies. Quiet hours are enforced from 10pm to 6am, and camping is limited to 14 consecutive days.
Directions
From Hanksville, UT: Drive south on Highway 95 for approximately 44 miles. Turn right onto the dirt road at the fee station and vault toilets. A small brown sign indicates the Dirty Devil Shoreline Access Area as you approach, but there is no sign at the actual turnoff. After paying the camping fee at the iron ranger, camp anywhere along the Dirty Devil River within Glen Canyon NRA boundaries.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12 |
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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