Canyonlands National Park Camping
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Overview
A brief introduction to Canyonlands National Park
Canyonlands invites you to explore a wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by the Colorado River and its tributaries. Rivers divide the park into four districts: Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and the rivers themselves. These areas share a primitive desert atmosphere, but each offers different opportunities for sightseeing and adventure.
Junction Butte is a 6,400-foot-elevation (2,000-meter) summit located in the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park, in San Juan County, Utah. It is set about one mile south of the southern tip of Island in the Sky. A short hike to Grand View Point provides a view of Junction Butte. Access to this butte is via the four-wheel drive White Rim Road, which is another option to view Junction Butte. Topographic relief is significant as the top of this geological formation rises 1,400 feet above the road in less than one mile. Precipitation runoff from Junction Butte drains east into the nearby Colorado River, and west into nearby Green River. Junction Butte is situated north of the junction of these two major rivers.
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Reviews
Camper reviews for Canyonlands National Park
Very nice views
Island in the sky is a nice day trip out of Arches National Park. Not really necessary to camp because one afternoon is good for this location in Canyonlands
Steve Mckay reviewed Canyonlands National Park
on September 17th, 2023
Extraordinary Landscapes on The White Rim Trail
We managed to grab a rare permit to drive White Rim Trail in Canyonlands NP. This has long been on my list to drive, and despite lofty expectations, I was completely blown away with the beauty and expansiveness of this park.
Brendan McDonald reviewed Canyonlands National Park
on September 8th, 2023
Best spot
I'm beginning to think that the secret to getting the best spot is to wait until the very last minute and grab on on camp nab. Again, we got the best and most private campsite in the entire campground. So good we didn't head out on our backpacking trip and just enjoyed our easy living in the campground.
Catherine reviewed Canyonlands National Park
on May 20th, 2023
Stunning landscapes
This first come first serve campground is in an area of beautiful landscapes. Sites are large and private. No hookups, but flush toilets and helpful campground hosts. Amazing hikes start right from the campground and it’s a jumping off place for more serious backpacking routes among the Needles.
Beverly J Bergner reviewed Canyonlands National Park
on May 6th, 2023
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