Lees Ferry Campground - Glen Canyon NRA

Lees Ferry Campground is located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on the Colorado River. This campground offers the opportunity to camp surrounded by gorgeous red rocks and scenic views. 

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Lees Ferry Campground - Glen Canyon NRA

One thing about this campground is it can be HOT, HOT, HOT! When we were in the campground it was 101 degrees at 1 pm during the 1st few days of June.

The campground can feel like a hot furnace during the heat of the day when the wind is blowing. I don't want to detour you from camping here I just want to make sure you are prepared for the weather.

There is a sign in the campground that says that temperatures can range from 0 degrees in the winter to 115 degrees in the summer. 

One really really cool thing about this Glen Canyon Campground is this area has one of the highest concentrations of California Condors! There is a release site near here so there are quite a few California Condors in the area! Keep an eye out for them while visiting Lees Ferry and nearby Navajo Bridge. 

We also read that you need to keep your food and trash secure because ringtail cats, ravens, squirrels, and mice are common. How cool would it be to see a ringtail cat while camping! We have only seen them once while driving in Yosemite at night. 

Number of Sites: 54

Location in the park: The campground is just down the road from the boat launch ramp. 

Campsite Cost: Make sure to check with the park for the most up-to-date camping fees

There is a $30 park entrance fee that admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers and is valid for 7 consecutive days.

Senior/Access Camping Fee: 50% discount

Reservations: No reservations, all sites are first come first served

Campground Address: Lees Ferry Rd, Marble Canyon, AZ 86036

Latitude/Longitude: 36.8594° N, 111.6063° W

Accessible Sites: No designated ADA sites, but the campground is flat and mostly paved

Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets must be on a leash. 

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$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

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Campground Reservations 

Are campground Reservations Available? No

First Come, First Served? All sites are first come first served

Campground Amenities

This is a normal front-country campground with picnic tables, fire rings, and easy to reach restrooms. Many of the sites also have wind/sun covers over the picnic tables to make them more enjoyable to use. The campsite parking areas are gravel. Many sites have epic views of the river. 

Dump Station: Yes

Bear Boxes: No

Flush Toilets: Yes

Payphone: No

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? Maybe, We had service in and out while in Lees Ferry 

Is camp host available on site? There was no camp host while we were in the campground. There is a designated site for camp hosts seasonally. 

Is firewood available for purchase? No

Amenities at each campsite: 

Fire pit in the site? Yes, fires must be contained within the fire ring or grill. They are not permitted on the ground. 

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? No

Potable Water? Yes

RV Camping at Lees Ferry Campground

RV Length: We did not see a designated length listed. 

Generators:  There are designated generator hours.

 

How to get to Campground

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. 

Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite: 8

Check-In Time: 12 pm

Checkout time: 11 am

Quiet Hours: 10 pm to 6 am

Lees Ferry Campground Map

Things to do When Camping at Lees Ferry Campground

🎣 Fly fish the legendary stretch of the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam, one of the finest tailwater trout fisheries in North America
🚣 Launch Grand Canyon whitewater rafting trips from the Lees Ferry boat ramp, the only road-accessible point on the Colorado between Glen Canyon Dam and Diamond Creek
🥾 Hike the River Trail along the Colorado River bank for views of the canyon walls and the clear green water
🏛️ Visit the Lonely Dell Ranch Historic Site, a remarkably preserved pioneer homestead just steps from the campground
📸 Photograph the Vermilion Cliffs at sunrise and sunset when the warm light ignites the red sandstone in spectacular color
🦅 Watch for California condors soaring above the cliffs; Lees Ferry is one of the highest concentrations of condors in the American Southwest due to a nearby release site
🌉 Drive to Navajo Bridge, one of the highest steel arch bridges in the United States, spanning the Colorado River gorge above Lees Ferry
🌌 Stargaze under extraordinarily dark desert skies, with the Milky Way arching overhead and the canyon walls silhouetted against the stars
🚗 Drive to Horseshoe Bend and Page, Arizona, about 42 miles away, for additional canyon scenery and services
🌄 Walk the Cathedral Wash Trail for a short but rewarding scramble through a scenic side canyon to the Colorado River

Best Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Tours & Activities

Horseshoe Bend Rafting Trip in Page
⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars (183+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: 5 hours | 🚣 Check Rates and Availability

A Badge of Excellence holder recommended by 98% of travelers and booked multiple times daily, this is the standout water experience at Glen Canyon. A guided motorized raft takes guests down the Colorado River through the heart of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, past towering canyon walls, ancient petroglyphs on Petroglyph Beach, and around the base of the iconic Horseshoe Bend. Guides like Kelly, Kris, and Castro earn rave reviews by name for their knowledge of the canyon, their storytelling, and their eye for spotting bighorn sheep along the cliffs. Suitable for all ages and experience levels. Booked 2 or more times today. Reserve well in advance, particularly for spring and fall visits.

Antelope Canyon Photo Boating Excursion
⭐️ Rating: 5.0 out of 5 Stars (224+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: 2 hours | 🚤📷 Check Rates and Availability

A perfect option for photographers and visitors who want to experience Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell without the effort of a full-day adventure. This small-group boat tour departs from Wahweap Marina and cruises past the stunning slot canyon walls that plunge directly into the lake, with stops at the Wahweap Overlook and Glen Canyon Dam along the way. Guides take photos for guests throughout the excursion and share the history and geology of the canyon. Reviewers rave about the swimming opportunities and the breathtaking scenery. A perfect 5.0 rating across more than 224 reviews. Likely to sell out on peak dates.

Antelope Canyon Lake Powell Guided Kayaking and Hike Tour
⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars (150+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: Half day | 🛶🥾 Check Rates and Availability

One of the most immersive and physically engaging ways to experience Glen Canyon, this guided small-group tour combines kayaking across Lake Powell with a hike into one of the area's famous slot canyons. Guides like Lucas, Nolan, and Vince earn consistently outstanding reviews for their knowledge of the canyon's geology, history, and ecology. Reviewers highlight the unhurried pace, the personal attention from guides, and the opportunity to swim in the stunning blue waters of Lake Powell along the way. A great choice for active travelers and adventurous families.

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Lodging in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

⭐️ 4.1 of 5 Stars - Lake Powell Resort - Click here for Rates and Availability.

The premier in-park resort sitting directly on the shores of Lake Powell at Wahweap Marina, with jaw-dropping views of Tower Butte, Antelope Island, and Navajo Mountain right from your room!

All 348 rooms feature mini-fridges, Keurig coffee makers with Starbucks K-cups, flat-screen TVs with HD programming, and eco-friendly toiletries, with lake-view rooms and junior suites available. Amenities include two outdoor pools, the Rainbow Room restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, the Driftwood Lounge bar, marina with boat rentals and tours to Rainbow Bridge National Monument, gift shop, free WiFi in public areas, and free parking. Open year-round!

Read our full review of the Lake Powell Resort here!

⭐️ 4.0 of 5 Stars - Defiance House Lodge - Click here for Rates and Availability.

A remote and beautifully positioned lodge perched on a hill overlooking Lake Powell at Bullfrog Marina on the Utah side of the recreation area!

Rooms feature stunning lake views, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffee makers, with the on-site Anasazi Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with panoramic water views. Direct access to boating, kayaking, fishing, and boat tours right from the marina below. Free WiFi, free parking, and open seasonally from April through October. A perfect base for exploring the northern reaches of Glen Canyon!

Lodging options near Glen Canyon in Page, Arizona

⭐️ 4.8 of 5 Stars - Shash Dine EcoRetreat - Click here for Rates and Availability.

A completely one-of-a-kind Native American owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned off-grid glamping retreat on the Navajo Nation, just 12 miles south of Page with breathtaking views of Lake Powell and the Vermilion Cliffs!

Choose from canvas bell tents, restored Navajo sheep wagons, traditional Navajo hogans, and wooden cabins, all featuring premium pillowtop mattresses, Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, solar lighting, and USB charging stations. A complimentary continental breakfast of fresh fruit, muffins, Navajo tea, and coffee is served each morning. Fire pits, stargazing, hiking, horseback riding, and guided cultural tours.

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