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Thursday, May 5, 2011
On our way to Bryce Canyon
After leaving Lone Rock we headed towards Bryce Canyon. Some of the scenery along the way...
We thought we found a beautiful place to boondock for the night but it was too washed out to make the turn into these spots under these cliffs.
So we continued on and found this spot
Where we had a couple of curious pronghorns which delighted Sierra.
Ian set up for the hockey game and Aayla and me headed into Bryce Canyon to try to catch the sunset.
We took a drive to Natural Bridge as the sun was setting
There were many deer and pronghorns along the road
Aayla and me headed back. We will come back in the morning briefly with Sierra and Ian as we head to a boondocking site near Goblin State Park.
Lone Rock Camping REVIEW (Arizona/Utah)
Even though we had to pay for tonight it was only $10.00 for beach front Parking! Head North from Page on 89. You will pass the Dam, the marina and then you will pass the Welcome to Utah sign, and right after that you will see a small brown sign on the right hand side that says Lone Rock. Follow that into the pay station and then down to the beach.
Value 4.5/5
In order to enter Lone Rock Beach in the Glan Canyon Recreational Area you have to pay a $15 daily use fee but that price was covered by our America the Beautiful Pass. To camp here is $10.00 per night which includes RV dump and Water.
Site Quality 4/5
The beach is quite level but STAY ON the WET sand and rocky driving areas. You WILL get stuck in the dry powdery sand. If you are at all unsure ask at the pay station or the camp host. (you can also camp on a hill over looking the lake if you don't want to chance the sand)
Facility Fun 5/5
There are hours and hours of fun nearby starting right at the lake! You can not launch a motorized boat from this beach, you must go to the marina just up the road. You can then drive your boat infront of your camping spo and keep it there. This lake is great for swimming, boating, fishing (if fishing here you must have an Arizona and a Utah fishing license as this lake is in both States) and more. You can also ride ATV's etc on the dunes surrounding the lake, go for a hike or take a trip into Page for many other adventurous activities or shopping etc. HorseshoeBend is also near by and worth the hike! (see my post HERE) You can also rent boats, canoes and jetskski's a he marina I believe.
Natural Surroundings 5/5
Beach, sand, sun, sand dunes, cliffs and canyons...Beautiful natural surroundings at the lake and nearby. As well the night sky is dark and full of many stars.
Bathrooms 4/5
The bathrooms are very clean and have a pay phone just outside. There are no showers but there are flush toilets in the main bathrooms. There are oher chemical toilets along the the beach.
Staff 5/5
This is the first year they have a camp host and he is super friendly. He drives around each evening saying hello to all the campers and was very helpful when we asked him quesions.
Location 5/5
This area is only a couple minutes from the main road, and about 10 minutes from Page. It is easy access and near many activities such as shopping (including Walmart), hiking, the marina, river rafting in the canyons, plane tours over Monument Valley and much more.
Overall 5/5
We really liked this spot and can see ourselves coming back here again if we are in this neck of the woods.
In order to enter Lone Rock Beach in the Glan Canyon Recreational Area you have to pay a $15 daily use fee but that price was covered by our America the Beautiful Pass. To camp here is $10.00 per night which includes RV dump and Water.
Site Quality 4/5
The beach is quite level but STAY ON the WET sand and rocky driving areas. You WILL get stuck in the dry powdery sand. If you are at all unsure ask at the pay station or the camp host. (you can also camp on a hill over looking the lake if you don't want to chance the sand)
Facility Fun 5/5
There are hours and hours of fun nearby starting right at the lake! You can not launch a motorized boat from this beach, you must go to the marina just up the road. You can then drive your boat infront of your camping spo and keep it there. This lake is great for swimming, boating, fishing (if fishing here you must have an Arizona and a Utah fishing license as this lake is in both States) and more. You can also ride ATV's etc on the dunes surrounding the lake, go for a hike or take a trip into Page for many other adventurous activities or shopping etc. HorseshoeBend is also near by and worth the hike! (see my post HERE) You can also rent boats, canoes and jetskski's a he marina I believe.
Natural Surroundings 5/5
Beach, sand, sun, sand dunes, cliffs and canyons...Beautiful natural surroundings at the lake and nearby. As well the night sky is dark and full of many stars.
Bathrooms 4/5
The bathrooms are very clean and have a pay phone just outside. There are no showers but there are flush toilets in the main bathrooms. There are oher chemical toilets along the the beach.
Staff 5/5
This is the first year they have a camp host and he is super friendly. He drives around each evening saying hello to all the campers and was very helpful when we asked him quesions.
Location 5/5
This area is only a couple minutes from the main road, and about 10 minutes from Page. It is easy access and near many activities such as shopping (including Walmart), hiking, the marina, river rafting in the canyons, plane tours over Monument Valley and much more.
Overall 5/5
We really liked this spot and can see ourselves coming back here again if we are in this neck of the woods.
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| sign saying to turn to Lone Rock. Don't blink you might miss it |
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| Lone Rock from the beach |
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| Park back from the water but where the sand is still wet |
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| The view beside us. Campers generally space themselves out |
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| The skyline at dusk |
Beach fun and a little help from a fellow blogger
This morning we woke o a beautiful sunrise and played on the beach all morning,
packed up and sarted heading out ot Bryce canyon.
I just want to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to a fellow blogger we met as we were leaving Lone Rock Beach today. Mario of 4-modernnomads lent us a helping hand.
As you know we stayed on a beach last night, and beaches are sandy. (Yes Andy go ahead and start laughing). We pulled in last night with no problem and this am tried to leave with just a little bit of difficulty.
We headed out over he soft sand instead of the compact wet sand and within seconds we were stuck...
Wheels spinning, we are podering ideas on how to get out when all of a sudden Mario pulls up and offers a helping hand.
Afterwards we talked for a little bit. They are a full time family and have come from many places we are about to go.
Go check out their blog at 4-modernnomads and see what this wonderful family has been up to. Thanks again Mario...we really appreciate the help today.
Tonight we made it to another FREE campsite in Dixie national Forest and I ran over to Bryce Canyon for a few pictures at sunset while Ian watched the hockey game. I'll post those tomorrow with the pictures we take tomorrow on our way to National Arches :)
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| The view of he beach from our panoramic windows :) |
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| Ian making a few calls in our outdoor travelling phone booth |
packed up and sarted heading out ot Bryce canyon.
I just want to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to a fellow blogger we met as we were leaving Lone Rock Beach today. Mario of 4-modernnomads lent us a helping hand.
As you know we stayed on a beach last night, and beaches are sandy. (Yes Andy go ahead and start laughing). We pulled in last night with no problem and this am tried to leave with just a little bit of difficulty.
We headed out over he soft sand instead of the compact wet sand and within seconds we were stuck...
Wheels spinning, we are podering ideas on how to get out when all of a sudden Mario pulls up and offers a helping hand.
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| Doesn' look too bad, but it just spins and spins and spins |
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| getting a little help from a fellow blogger |
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| Yeah we are moving! |
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| Mario pulling us out |
Afterwards we talked for a little bit. They are a full time family and have come from many places we are about to go.
Go check out their blog at 4-modernnomads and see what this wonderful family has been up to. Thanks again Mario...we really appreciate the help today.
Tonight we made it to another FREE campsite in Dixie national Forest and I ran over to Bryce Canyon for a few pictures at sunset while Ian watched the hockey game. I'll post those tomorrow with the pictures we take tomorrow on our way to National Arches :)
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