Dispersed
The Virgin River Narrows Campsites 1-12 (Backcountry Wilderness Designated Sites)
Zion National Park · UT
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1. Deep Creek- At the confluence of Deep Creek. The site is located on the left side of the river.
2. River Bend- A 10-15 minute walk beyond Deep Creek, River Bend is located on the right side of the point of a sharp bench 10
feet above the river.
3. Right Bench- A 10-15 minute walk from River Bend, this is located on the right hand bench in a stand of maples 20 feet above the river.
4. Flat Rock- Flat Rock is a 5-10 minute walk beyond Right Bench, located beside a large flat rock next to the river. The site is next to the rock, on a 6 ft high bench next to the canyon wall.
5.Ringtail- A short 5 minute walk beyond Flat Rock, Ringtail is located on a right bench in a sandy area. Just before Kolob Creek.
6.Kolob Creek - At the confluence of Kolob Creek. The site is located on the right side, 20 feet above the river on a bench.
7. Box Elder - A 10 minute walk beyond Kolob Creek. This site is located on the left about 30 feet up on a bench.
8. Boulder Camp - Across the river from Box Elder, 10 minunte walk beyond Kolob Creek around a sharp bend. The access trail is to the right up slope about 50 feet.
9. Left Bench - A 10 minute walk beyond Boulder Camp, on the left. Located on a 10-foot bench next to the canyon wall. In a grove of maples. It can be easy to miss.
10. West Bend - A 5 minute hike from Left Bench. This site is on a high bank located on a western bend.
11. Spotted Owl - This sunny site is located on the left side, immediately after the first stream crossing. It is up a slope 10 feet above the river.
12. High Camp - High Camp is a 15-20 minute walk beyond Spotted Owl on a slow, difficult section of the river, 300 yards before Big Spring. The Site is on the left side of the river on a 25 foot high bench in a stand of maple and douglas fir. It can be easy to miss.
Big Spring
This large water source is located on the right side of the river, below all campsites.
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Amenities
Potable Water
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
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