Lone Rock Beach Primitive Camping Area
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Write a Review Lone Rock Rd. Big Water, UT 84741 928-608-6200 Official WebsiteGPS: 37.016, -111.5451
Overview of Lone Rock Beach Primitive Camping Area
Potable water is available seasonally.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt or sandy roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $44
Reported by roadtrippers-Moosmans on 8/7/2024
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by SaltyVetAdventures on 2/15/2021
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 3,707 ft / 1,129 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Lone Rock Beach Primitive Camping Area
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 928-608-6200
Gman asked on 1/14/2021
Will the sand support a big rig, as in a 45 ft class A motorhome?
Ethan asked on 7/10/2020
Where is the closest place to get water? I am planning on staying longer than my motor home has water for.
Glasgowsonthego asked on 10/8/2023
What are the fees to enter? Also, can we use our America the Beautiful pass?
Gassmans asked on 5/23/2023
A camper on May 20th, 2023 reported the water spigot to fill RV's is shut off. Can anyone currently there confirm if...
camper-760820 asked on 10/27/2022
Can we stay there during Winter? (Planning to visit in january)
Nancy asked on 3/30/2022
We are planning on coming in late April, just to camp and hike. Is it worth the effort given the water level being ...
Moana asked on 4/11/2021
What's the best day of the week to find a good spot at Lone Rock for an RV. We're going mid July.
Eduardo asked on 6/16/2020
Is there a close place to fill with water the RV? And also the drain the sewer?
Reviews of Lone Rock Beach Primitive Camping Area 110 people have reviewed this location.
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“Beautiful! Don’t get stuck though!”
Reviewed 10/31/2019
| Days stayed: | 4 |
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| RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
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We love this spot! It’s huge and has plenty of space to not have close neighbors. Amazing sunrises and sunsets! Beware - do NOT take the road to the RIGHT of the main parking lot. Turn LEFT BEFORE the paved parking lot. We got stuck because we took the wrong road. Thankfully a kind stranger towed us out!!!
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aavery13 would stay here again
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“Beautiful primitive beach site ”
Reviewed 10/15/2019
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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$30 entrance fee good for 1-7 days or free with annual national parks pass ($80). $14/night (we didn’t see any enforcement once you pass entry gate). Great spot, little tricky to navigate sand to get here. Busy even on Sunday/Monday night in fall. Restrooms could be cleaned more regularly (ewww) although site itself was very clean with... more
$30 entrance fee good for 1-7 days or free with annual national parks pass ($80). $14/night (we didn’t see any enforcement once you pass entry gate). Great spot, little tricky to navigate sand to get here. Busy even on Sunday/Monday night in fall. Restrooms could be cleaned more regularly (ewww) although site itself was very clean with a rock fire pit. Would definitely stay here again though!
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k.olearycole would stay here again
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“Great view and nice swim”
Reviewed 10/11/2019
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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This was a lovely spot to stay so we decided to stay two nights. We had a swim in the lake and a nice campfire on the beach. The sand was a bit soft so to be sure we stayed on 2nd row. There were enough 4x4’s to pull you out if you needed help though.
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vanBeeck would stay here again
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“Bucket list family vacation ”
Reviewed 9/10/2019
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | Beachfront |
| RV Length: | 35' (Travel Trailer) |
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I mean - parking on the beach!? How awesome is THAT!? We were invited by a group that goes every year and we LOVED IT! Was VERY nervous about getting stuck in the sand - and almost did going in. I would recommend scouting out the paths going in as well as your spot on the beach before you attempt. I am told the paths going in can vary ... more
I mean - parking on the beach!? How awesome is THAT!? We were invited by a group that goes every year and we LOVED IT! Was VERY nervous about getting stuck in the sand - and almost did going in. I would recommend scouting out the paths going in as well as your spot on the beach before you attempt. I am told the paths going in can vary throughout the year. We found that the road to the left when you go in stayed fairly packed and was the easiest of them all to get in and out. Once you get down to the beach, stay at higher elevation until you walk it to see where the best path is. Beachfront is the most packed sand and we had no issues parking/setting up or getting out. For us it was the road in and out that was sketchy. We arrived Tuesday before Labor Day and it was lightly busy. By Thursday - beachfront real-estate was scarce and people were parking two to three deep. Lots got stuck everyone stepped in to help and no one stayed stuck. Bring water fun! Kayaks, Canoes, SUP, jet skis, boats, floats, water chairs...just be mindful that the winds pick up VERY quickly and take things sailing down the beach. So anchor everything, always! Watch kids on floats as they can get swept downwind. Water was clear and beach went out for a long way before the drop. Lots of boaters anchored right outside of their rig. Hiked Antelope Canyon. Beach camping and Antelope Canyon were on my bucket list and Lone Rock did not disappoint!
Quiet hours 10p-6am. Confusing costs. We were told $30 1-7 days. Another attendant said $30 is entry fee only (can come and go for 7 days but no overnight camping) so we were charged an additional $14/night to sleep on the beach. Regardless - it was worth it!
Darci would stay here again
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“Some things to consider before staying here”
Reviewed 7/27/2019
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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We had never been here before and it sounded like fun. I told the park ranger at the booth that we were staying two nights. She charged me $58 and said there was no daily rate. I went back later that night and noticed the sign said "Weekly Rate (1-7 days) $30. That should have meant $30 for up to 7 days. Still working on my refund... more
We had never been here before and it sounded like fun. I told the park ranger at the booth that we were staying two nights. She charged me $58 and said there was no daily rate. I went back later that night and noticed the sign said "Weekly Rate (1-7 days) $30. That should have meant $30 for up to 7 days. Still working on my refund.
You have to drive around and find a place to park your vehicle. The first night we were a little ways back from the beach. We had 11 people staying in a motorhome designed to sleep 10 so we were hot and crowded. Quiet time is 10 so no generator (and no airconditioning) until 6 am. Half of us ended up sleeping outside on the sand.
The winds blow quite frequently from what I have found out. We had high winds for a few hours from noon on until the sun started setting. The water was nice and cool and made everything bearable. 7 of our group were kids and spent almost the entire day in the water.
The sand is ultra-fine. It is the softest sand I have ever seen. That is good and bad. It was great for the kids to play in and walk on. It just gets everywhere. Especially when the wind is blowing. I left my sandals outside overnight and had to move sand to find them the next morning. I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and found sand inside the S-pen slot. It's now been 10 days since we were there and as of today I no longer detect sand in the s-pen slot. This is just a warning for anything you might take with you that could be damaged by the sand. It gets everywhere.
Our 2nd day there we were able to move closer to the water. We positioned the RV to block as much wind as possible for the parents sitting outside, watching the kids. It was much nicer being close enough to see the kids from the RV rather than walking between other camps to get a beach spot.
The bathrooms were very clean and a little ways back from the water.
Overall the kids had a blast and are already requesting to go back. It was quite a bit more work for us parents trying to minimize sand in the RV and not getting stuck in soft spots. The evenings were nice and we had a couple of beautiful sunsets. Since it's in Utah, campfires were allowed. Just be aware of the predicted winds.
We had no cell service with Verizon or T-Mobile. Every once in a while a text would appear from a brief moment of service, but then quickly disappear before I could reply.
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Dave would stay here again
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“Awesome Experience ”
Reviewed 7/3/2019
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Very awesome views. We loved staying here. You choose your own spot and all are close to the beach or within walking distance. It’s really really hot, there are no electric hook ups. Be sure to bring a generator if you can’t tolerate the heat.
No electric, no water hook ups. They do have a dump station.
Bad cell phone service.
Hope1974 would stay here again
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“Would Stay Again”
Reviewed 6/18/2019
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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When I first got to the entry point, it looked as if it might be an empty campground. But after I paid and went down the hill toward the beach, it was packed full of campers and RVs. It's a pretty big beach so finding a spot away from everyone was easy to do. My nearest neighbors were about 300 yds away.
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“Take this review with a "grain of sand"”
Reviewed 5/21/2019
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 32' (Class A) |
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For many people, this is a 5 star stop. The price is right, the views are beautiful, the chance to park on the beach is amazing, but it just wasn't our cup of tea. We like to hike all day and then have a peaceful, quiet evening to get ready for hiking the next day. There is a manned fee station partway down the road to the camping... more
For many people, this is a 5 star stop. The price is right, the views are beautiful, the chance to park on the beach is amazing, but it just wasn't our cup of tea. We like to hike all day and then have a peaceful, quiet evening to get ready for hiking the next day.
There is a manned fee station partway down the road to the camping area. We asked about parking on the sand and the ranger said, "It depends on your risk aversion". We unhooked in the upper area which was hard packed sand/gravel and walked down to the beach. There are no footpaths, so that means walking on the road for a little ways.
There were a LOT of campers on the beach in everything from tents to class As. They were not right on the water, but about 50-100 yards up from the water. We decided to stay in the upper area because it was less crowded and we assumed, less noisy.
The first night was relatively quiet, but the second night, a LOT of campers came in and crowded into the upper lot. Meanwhile, the beach ended up emptying out quite a bit. There was still a lot of room available in the upper lot, but we ended up with 2 trailers parked very close beside us who wanted to loudly share their political philosophies, etc. until all hours of the night. After 10 pm, I asked if they would mind being a little quieter, but they were unwilling. There was no camp host or ranger and it was hot, so we had to have the windows open. All during the night, campers pulled in and out.
The location is close to the Glen Canyon Dam, Horseshoe Bend, and some hiking in the Glen Canyon recreation area.
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tacksonthedeck would stay here again
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“Windy, sandy, pleasant”
Reviewed 5/18/2019
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Everything as said in other reviews. Plenty of nice non beach spots at 2 pm Saturday afternoon. Seems quiet. Civilized boondocking. Good road, found a nice place for our 27’ trailer with no problem.
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“Beautiful, windy , crowded on the actual beach”
Reviewed 5/13/2019
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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We stayed down on the beach-very windy with sand blowing everywhere. You need to be confident of the sand situation and if your rig can handle some soft sand. Staying up above is safer if you are in doubt. Plenty of traffic driving on beach. Bathroom was clean-toilets only-no showers. If you have National Park pass -you only pay the $... more
We stayed down on the beach-very windy with sand blowing everywhere. You need to be confident of the sand situation and if your rig can handle some soft sand. Staying up above is safer if you are in doubt. Plenty of traffic driving on beach. Bathroom was clean-toilets only-no showers. If you have National Park pass -you only pay the $14 daily rate for camping.
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No More Mow would stay here again
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- dry camping
- Dispersed Camping
Recreation
- OHV
- picnic area
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: vault
- showers
- trash
- water available
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