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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“Great campground but you need to know what to expect.”
Reviewed 7/1/2018
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 36' (Fifth Wheel) |
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This is a National Park campground. I was under the impression that it was undisburst camping but it is $14 per night and you pay the $30 National Park use fee. There is a boat ramp area here but you will likely have to go to the Waheap area to unload and load your boat. The rangers will want to inspect your boat on the way out for fea... more
This is a National Park campground. I was under the impression that it was undisburst camping but it is $14 per night and you pay the $30 National Park use fee. There is a boat ramp area here but you will likely have to go to the Waheap area to unload and load your boat. The rangers will want to inspect your boat on the way out for fear of transplanting muscles. The campground is very sandy and the roads to and from are no exception. Many people got their cars and rigs stuck while I was there. Beautiful views and water access. But there are no reservations accepted and no sites. Grab what you can when you get there. The campground is located in Utah but right along the Arizona boarder. The clocks switch back and forth often as the two states are not on the same time all year long. Overall it is good but you have to know what to expect ahead of time.
You can view my video from the recent visit here: https://youtu.be/_zCo88j_9A8
Everything RV by Pat would stay here again
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“Amazing Beach Camping!”
Reviewed 6/22/2018
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 42' (Fifth Wheel) |
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This place is a must do for the area! Park right on the water and swim, boat, or kayak right in your front yard! We came on a weekend so it was close parking to others which would normally not be ideal but with the lake and that view as your front yard, you don't mind the neighbors! Verizon cell service was great ATT was just ok. ... more
This place is a must do for the area! Park right on the water and swim, boat, or kayak right in your front yard! We came on a weekend so it was close parking to others which would normally not be ideal but with the lake and that view as your front yard, you don't mind the neighbors!
Verizon cell service was great ATT was just ok. We didn't stay long enough to need to use the generator but others did and it wasn't too noisy.
Depending on the water level, there is a small cave over in Lone Rock you can boat or kayak over to and get out and stand in it! We will definitely be back!
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Nikki would stay here again
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“If you don't mind the blow sand everywhere - you will enjoy being lakeside. ”
Reviewed 6/15/2018
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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It is a "rig for all" camping situation but folks are friendly. Get there early for best spots near waterfront that isnt mucky but deepens quickly. Wind blew up & around 360 degrees in a couple hours. Crazy superfine sand literally gets everywhere: food, drinks, mouth! Nice slot canyon of water to left or north for fun jumping and swim... more
It is a "rig for all" camping situation but folks are friendly. Get there early for best spots near waterfront that isnt mucky but deepens quickly. Wind blew up & around 360 degrees in a couple hours. Crazy superfine sand literally gets everywhere: food, drinks, mouth! Nice slot canyon of water to left or north for fun jumping and swimming. Cold showers are outdoors and only one was working. Toilets fine. Lone rock juts out of lake - beautiful sight. Bring paddlecrafts.
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Verizon 4G
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“best campground ever”
Reviewed 5/18/2018
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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the best campground we have been so far. gorgeous view and a nice beach. the park offers a nice dump station too. We didn’t pay for the night, but if you arrive during the day, there is someone charging as a national park, so if you have a pass you should be fine, if you don't arrive later at night! my only complaint is that I di... more
the best campground we have been so far. gorgeous view and a nice beach. the park offers a nice dump station too.
We didn’t pay for the night, but if you arrive during the day, there is someone charging as a national park, so if you have a pass you should be fine, if you don't arrive later at night!
my only complaint is that I didn’t have any service there, but thats not the campgrounds fault!
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cintia would stay here again
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“Nice c”
Reviewed 5/15/2018
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed at this campsite on two different occasions. We stayed two nights in the first part of April 2018 directly on the beach. The second time we stayed, we did two nights at the top in the last part of April 2018. When we stayed on the beach the wind was very strong and was blowing sand everywhere. Unfortunately, it did not ma... more
We stayed at this campsite on two different occasions. We stayed two nights in the first part of April 2018 directly on the beach. The second time we stayed, we did two nights at the top in the last part of April 2018. When we stayed on the beach the wind was very strong and was blowing sand everywhere. Unfortunately, it did not make for a good experience. The two nights we stayed at top were nice and quiet with little to no wind. The camping area is very easy to find and access. There is a nice paved road that leads to the top sites and a bit further down it takes you to the beginning of the sand. It is a bit of a haul to get down to the water, but we went slow and had no trouble getting there with our 30’ travel trailer. The area has a dump station and potable water on-site, right at the entrance. We did not have any trouble leveling in either spot. However, the internet was not usable for us with AT&T. The scenery was beautiful in both spots. If you need anything, Page, AZ is not far down the road and will have anything you need.
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MasseysLife would stay here again
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“Stunning location, and quiet away from the waterfront”
Reviewed 5/10/2018
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 37.0196,-111.5426 |
| RV Length: | 21' |
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The $7 per night that I paid was 50% off the normal $14 rate, with my senior pass. I asked the ranger at the entrance kiosk where to go for firm sand, and she told me to keep to the left. I did not want to be near the noise and crowds at the waterfront, so I camped among the bushes. My location is in the site # above. If you want to... more
The $7 per night that I paid was 50% off the normal $14 rate, with my senior pass.
I asked the ranger at the entrance kiosk where to go for firm sand, and she told me to keep to the left. I did not want to be near the noise and crowds at the waterfront, so I camped among the bushes. My location is in the site # above. If you want to camp in that area, turn left immediately after the restrooms, and take either of the two roads that point straight towards the rock. The surface of those roads is firm. You will then see many sites to the left among the bushes. The sand there is hard packed, and if you go further to the left, it becomes real desert pavement.
If you want to park at the waterfront, take the wide, gravely road to the left immediately after the bathrooms, and drive along the beach starting from the left end. Avoid the sandy roads heading towards the center or right of the beach. I walked the beach along the waterfront, and found that the sand goes from very firm at the left end and the center, to progressively softer the further to the right you go.
It was very quiet where I camped, just a fair amount of traffic heading to and from the waterfront. That could be avoided by camping further to the left. It was noisy down at the waterfront, with loud people, generators and music. The whole area was very clean.
I had 2 bars of Verizon. Voice was OK, but data was inconsistent, varying randomly between 10 Mbps down and 2 up, to negligible 4G, to 3G, and to nothing at all. There is a spotlessly-clean dump station with potable water at the top of the hill. There is no water faucet at the bathrooms. I bought gas in Page, but I noticed that the gas station just up the road from Lone Rock was only 5 cents more than in town.
I was waiting for the Grand Canyon north rim road to open on May 15, and I would have stayed here another week, but the temperature was heading into the 90s, so I left for Jacob Lake where it was 20 degrees cooler.
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John T would stay here again
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“Great spot to stop ”
Reviewed 4/19/2018
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We were on the road and wanted to stop somewhere for the night. What a great little gem, sunset was amazing and we even got to see bats flying around. We were too afraid to go down by the water in fear of getting stuck but maybe on our next visit!
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LOST would stay here again
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“Our favorite boating destination”
Reviewed 4/16/2018
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
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We loved arriving at Lone Rock, just because of the beautiful vista ahead of us. The drive down to the beach made us even happier to be here. There was plenty of parking right by the waters' edge, where the sand was easy to drive on. As soon as we had positioned ourselves, we were quickly putting our boat on the water, ready to sta... more
We loved arriving at Lone Rock, just because of the beautiful vista ahead of us.
The drive down to the beach made us even happier to be here. There was plenty of parking right by the waters' edge, where the sand was easy to drive on. As soon as we had positioned ourselves, we were quickly putting our boat on the water, ready to start our daily explorations into the rocky canyons that used to be mountains before the dam was created.
When not swimming or boating, there are a lot of opportunities to explore the surrounding attractions.
Weather can be unpredictable, especially in November, when we were there. Take reports of snowfall and wind seriously because you do not want to be stranded on the beach due to bad weather.
Television and cell signals were unpredictable too.
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“Beautiful until the wind picked up”
Reviewed 4/4/2018
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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This place was absolutely gorgeous until the wind picked up. We did fine in 2wd towing our travel trailer. I could stay here forever if the wind didn’t blow us out. Cut our trip short and only stayed 1 night. Will go back again.
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PowersFamilyExplore would stay here again
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“Just perfect!”
Reviewed 3/29/2018
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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plenty of space for everyone. They have several large trash bins and plenty of bathrooms for whoever need them. There is also one dumping site + water (free). Be careful bringing a large rig to the south edges of the park. Yes the beach is much nicer there but so is the sand. You will get stuck if you go on that side of the camp. ... more
plenty of space for everyone. They have several large trash bins and plenty of bathrooms for whoever need them.
There is also one dumping site + water (free).
Be careful bringing a large rig to the south edges of the park. Yes the beach is much nicer there but so is the sand. You will get stuck if you go on that side of the camp.
Stay on the north side and you will be fine.
Be aware, between Feb-May expert high winds to ruin your good times. If you are lucky enough to be there with no wind prepared to have a blast.
TheLoneOverlander would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 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
Pets
- pets
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