National Park Service · Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam And Lees Ferry

No reservations. Along the fifteen mile stretch of the Colorado River between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry, there are five primitive beaches set aside for camping, marked with signs, on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping is permitted in these areas only, as they are provided with toilets and fire pits. These sites can only be accessed by small vessel. All campsites are located well above the river and require a short walk from your boat.

First-come, first-servedAccessibility info

Limited data

The federal database holds very little for this campground, so this page is short. For current conditions and details, the official links in the sidebar are the better source.

Getting there

Lees Ferry is 42 miles (61 km) from Page via Hwy 89 south and Hwy 89A west. It is 85 miles (125 km) from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon 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 (8 km) to the Ferry area.

Campgrounds nearby

First-come

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Lees Ferry Campground

1.2 miles away

First-come

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Beehives Primitive Campground

7 miles away

First-come

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Wahweap Campground & Rv Park

10.2 miles away

First-come

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Antelope Point Rv Park

10.6 miles away

Reservable

BLM

White House Campground

22.3 miles away

26.5 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.