Dirty Devil Primitive Camping

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.