Details
PO Box 1507, Page, AZ, 86040
Lat:37.82000584562783
Lng:-110.39452772555836
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National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 8, 2026
Campground
Farley Canyon Primitive Camping Area
National Park ServiceCampground
PO Box 1507, Page, AZ, 86040
National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 8, 2026
Designated primitive camping areas that are accessible by vehicle and sometimes by vessel as well. First-come first served, no reservations. No designated sites. No potable water. When pit toilets are unavailable, campers must bring portable toilets for use and proper disposal into the sewer system. Quiet hours 10pm-6am. $12 per night. The nearby Hite area is currently closed to the public.
Designated primitive camping areas that are accessible by vehicle and sometimes by vessel as well. First-come first served, no reservations. No designated sites. No potable water. When pit toilets are unavailable, campers must bring portable toilets for use and proper disposal into the sewer system. Quiet hours 10pm-6am. $12 per night.
Summers are extremely hot with little, if any, shade. Winters are moderately cold with night time lows often below freezing. Spring weather is highly variable and unpredictable with extended periods of winds. Fall weather is usually nice and mild, a great time to beat the heat. Temperatures can range from 110° F (38°C) in June & July to O° F (-16°C) in December & January. Precipitation is generally light though heavy rains and flash flooding is possible during the summer and fall monsoons.
Toilets
From Hanksville UT, drive south on Hwy 95 for approximately 53 miles. At the brown sign indicating "Farley Canyon Access", turn west. The Farley road goes for about two miles before you get to the camping area. Anything past that is classified as Shoreline Access Area and vehicles are currently prohibited. Check the weather before traveling to make sure road conditions are bearable for your vehicle.
Farley Canyon Primitive Camping Fees
Farley Canyon is a vast primitive camping area adjacent to Lake Powell, but not currently accessible to the lake by vehicle. The entrance road has an "iron ranger" style fee collection for cash. If you wish to pay by card, use the link below. There are no designated sites and no amenities. Pack out wheat you bring in. Camping is $12 per night.
Wheelchair Access
No wheelchair access.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
We do not recommend driving RVs to Farley Canyon. None of the primitive camping areas have hookups or pumpouts.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
All primitive lakeshore camping areas are patches of sand next to a body of water. It is not paved or graded. There are no facilities, docks, or supplies.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - 4WD/High clearance required
Classifications
Primitive Camping Areas
Bring everything you need with you, pack everything you used out. The nearest town with supplies is Hanksville Utah, about 53 miles away. If you are camping more than 200 yards away from an established toilet, you must bring and use an approved portable toilet system.
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