Whitewater Preserve >> Camping at Whitewater

CAMPING AT WHITEWATER

Whitewater Preserve offers up to three consecutive nights of camping (every 30 days) free of charge; donations are appreciated. The campground is situated south of the restrooms in the picnic area. The campground facilities include a spacious tent camping area, picnic tables, flush toilet restrooms, and potable water. A small creek meanders through the campground and there is plenty of shade provided by large cottonwood trees.

CAMPGROUND MAP & INFORMATION

  • Check-in: Before 4:15 pm

  • Check-out: 11:00 am

  • Tents and trailers welcome (trailer max length 20 feet and must be detached).

  • Max. length of stay: 3 nights once a month

  • Max group size: 20 people (depending on space)

  • No fires of any kind, including charcoal BBQs. Propane cooking stoves and grills ok.

  • No fishing or swimming in the ponds.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

  • No electricity or showers are available.

  • No generators or amplified audio equipment (including speakers) allowed.

  • No cell service or internet. Guests can receive cell service 3.5 miles south of the preserve on Whitewater Canyon Road.

WEATHER-RELATED CANCELLATIONS

All camping reservations are subject to cancellation due to hazardous weather conditions. Our staff will contact you if we need to cancel your reservation. Plan ahead! View current weather conditions and weather forecasts below.

RESERVATION REQUESTS

Reservations are recommended and must be made at least 48 hours before your stay. Walk-ins are welcome and must check in at our ranger station before 4:15 pm on the day of. Walk-ins will not be accepted if the campground is at maximum capacity.

1. Check Campground Availability

Review our campground reservation calendar before you submit a reservation request. Campground capacity is 30 guests per day. If your preferred date(s) exceeds the maximum capacity, please choose a different date.

Scroll down to access our online reservation request form.

2. Submit your camping reservation request form

The request must be made at least 48 hours in advance before your stay to give our staff sufficient time to review your request. You can expect to receive a confirmation email with more details regarding your stay.

Got Questions?

Contact us at (760) 325-7222 or send us an email whitewaterpreserve@wildlandsconservancy.org.