I've been to 37 US National Parks and going to Tuweep ranks as one of the best park experiences I've had, despite two days of rain there. Aside from the amazing views, our experiences with the volunteers Chris and Skip were phenomenal. They are clearly passionate about their work and do everything possible to maintain very high standards at this campground...even the compost toilet bathrooms were in great condition. In addition they were very helpful with providing us information on the different campsites and suggested some hikes for us to do, along with advice on the best times of the year to visit there. Although we had to cut the trip short by a day due to the weather, this was still a great trip and an amazing...
Read moreNice backcountry campground. Pretty spot, nice volunteers, and helpful ranger. The great reviews are right on, but let me add a few notes. Be aware you need a permit ahead of time and you need a street-licensed but high clearance 4x4 to get the last 2-3 miles to the area. The 9 campsites are basically right on slickrock, or an inch of sand on rock. Great for self-standing tents, not so great for our springbar tent that needs to be deeply staked to stand. A popup camper on a 4x4 would be good, or a high-clear 4x4 van. OTOH a nice guy with a small overlanding (jeeping) trailer found the approach and campground roads too tight and steep to bring his trailer out to the camp. So choose your...
Read moreSo beautiful out there! To reach the campground you must have a high clearance 4WD vehicle..nothing else would make the last 2 miles. Sites 1-3 to the right on entering are the easiest to get to.. I didn’t even want to try going left to the other sites. But wow is it gorgeous there! The Tuweep overlook is a fairly quick hike down the road ( I can’t see any reason to wreck my transfer case to drive there from the campground) and one of the best views of the canyon you can get.
With beautiful sunrises, great hikes, monsoons, the blanket of stars and the Milky Way, I entertained myself the whole time.
Hope to head back in...
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