Lee’s Ferry Campground

Lees Ferry is the only place within Glen Canyon where you can drive right up to the Colorado River.


Spend the day fly fishing, climbing the red-orange cliffs, and visiting historic buildings, and return to the Lees Ferry Campground for a night underneath the stars.

The campground sits on a bench above the river and has no natural shade. Even with the provided shade structures, expect hot days throughout much of the spring, summer, and fall.

Lees Ferry is a historic river crossing that was used from 1872 to 1928. Today, commercial and private boaters begin their trip through the Grand Canyon, launching their fleets of boats at the ramp here. Backpackers finish their multi-day hike through Paria Canyon here, and day hikers trek to desert ridges. So, pick your pleasure. Now it’s your turn to come and experience the history and geology at Lee’s Ferry!


Amenities

  • Drinking water
  • Flush toilets
  • Bathroom sinks
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade cover
  • Fire pits
  • Trash collection

Directions to the Campground

From Highway 89A, turn right onto the road to Lee’s Ferry. The junction of 89A and Lee’s Ferry Road is on the west side of the new Navajo Bridge, which crosses the Colorado River about 125 miles north of Flagstaff, AZ. Drive for about 4.5 miles and turn left following signs to the Lees Ferry Campground.

A wooden shad structure overtop two picnic tables at the Lees Ferry Campground
Small green trees grow between campsites at the Lees Ferry Campground

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