Camping at Whitewater Preserve

Let's go camping!

Pack up your camping gear and meet us at the whitewater Preserve in October.
Temps in October average a high of 94 degrees and a low of 57 degrees, so we can still have water play in the creek. There are several trails for hiking and exploring. We can use propane grills for cooking and a propane firepit for making s'mores and jiffy Pop⛺️🌲😊🥾

Space is limited! We are only allowed 20 people, but you may join the waitlist or try to reserve a space on the Whitewater Preserve camping page if there are spaces available there.

Camping Information: from the Preserve:

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

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.
(only in the creek)

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.

Donations

Camping is free, but donations are greatly appreciated! You can provide staff members with your donation during check-in or at any of our donation boxes located throughout the preserve. You can also donate anytime on our website: wildlandsconservancy.org

Reminders

There is no cell service on the preserve, but we have a landline during opening hours in case of an emergency or you can drive down canyon 3.5 miles south (toward the Interstate-10) for phone service.
Reservations will be canceled during preserve closures due to hazardous weather conditions.
A gate combination will be provided when you check in so that you may exit/enter the preserve at your convenience.
Parking

Staff recommend that campers arrive early on weekends as the parking lot may be full as early as 9:30 A.M.