Stanton Creek Primitive Camping Area
Open year-round, first-come first-served. No reservations accepted. Pit toilets are not always available; when absent, campers must bring portable toilet systems. Road conditions vary; check with Bullfrog Visitor Center before attempting access.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 9:36PM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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, 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 and Zion National Park. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * 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 including Widemouth 2, Cottonwood, Monroe Canyon, Forsyth, and other recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will continue to support thunderstorms with heavy rainfall across the watch area through Monday evening, particularly during the afternoon and evening. Some areas, particularly across the Sanpete and Sevier Valleys as well as Castle Country, have already seen heavy rainfall and will be even more prone to flooding given saturated soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Stanton Creek Primitive Camping Area provides a true backcountry camping experience on the shores of Lake Powell within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This is dispersed camping at its most basic: no designated sites, no amenities, and no reservations. Campers drive or boat in and set up wherever they find suitable ground among the dirt, brush, and sandstone terrain. Some areas sit directly adjacent to the lake when water levels permit. The access road branches off Highway 276 just north of Bullfrog Marina and quickly deteriorates into sandy stretches and rocky terrain. A high-clearance 4WD vehicle is strongly recommended; RVs and trailers face significant challenges. Lake level fluctuations can dramatically change beach access and create hazardous conditions, so campers should monitor water levels before arrival. Ground fires are permitted below the 3,700-foot high-water mark and must be contained to a 4x4-foot area. Campers must bring their own firewood as collection is prohibited. All trash must be packed out, and when pit toilets are unavailable, portable toilet systems are required for human waste within a quarter mile of the shoreline. Quiet hours run from 10pm to 6am.
Directions
Turn onto the access road just north of Bullfrog Marina on Highway 276. The unpaved road requires high-clearance 4WD due to sandy stretches and sandstone terrain. Drive until you find a suitable place to camp.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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