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.
Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 10:07AM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
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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