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This map is for visitors with permits to hike the Narrows top-down. This information is useful for finding the Narrows campsites. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).
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Narrows Campsites
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Zion National Park
Chamberlain's
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First
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Narrow passage
around waterfall
on south side
of river.
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Zion
11
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Big
Springs
Site # Max #
1. . . . . . .4
2. . . . . . .4
3. . . . . . .6
4. . . . . . .2
5. . . . . . .6
6. . . . . . 12
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7. . . . . . 6
8. . . . . . .6
9. . . . . . .6
10. . . . . .6
11. . . . . .4
12. . . . .12
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Campsites are assigned when
obtaining a wilderness permit.
See back for campsite descriptions.
HIKING TIMETABLE
Hours
Chamberlain's Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . 0:00
Bulloch's Cabin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00
First Narrows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30
Waterfall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15
Deep Creek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00
Kolob Creek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:45
Goose Creek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:35
Big Springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:20
Orderville Canyon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00
North End of Riverside Walk. . . . . . 11:50
Temple of Sinawava. . . . . . . . . . . . 12:20
This timetable is approximate. The trip
may be done in less time, but
allowances have been made for rest
stops, picture taking, and slow hikers.
Park
Track your progress by recognizing
side canyons and landmarks. Deep
Creek, Kolob Creek, and Big Springs
are all fairly obvious, but watch closely
for the mouth of Goose Creek--it can
be easy to miss.
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Or derville C a ny
No rth Fo rk Vir gin River
Bulloch's
Cabin
North End of
Riverside Walk
Hiking the Zion Narrows has inherent
risks and you assume complete
responsibility for the safety of all
members of your group.
The National Park Service does not
assume responsibility for information
accuracy, precision, or completeness
of data as displayed on this map.
Temple of
Sinawava
Boundary
Streams
0
0.5
1
Scenic Drive
2
Miles
Flash Floods
The Narrows are potentially hazardous.
Know the weather and flash flood potential forecasts before starting your trip. If bad weather threatens, do not enter a
narrow canyon. Your decisions and actions regarding your safety are your responsibility.
Watch for these indications of a possible flash flood:
• Any deterioration in weather conditions
• Build up of clouds or sounds of thunder
• Sudden changes in water clarity from clear to muddy
• Floating debris
• Rising water levels or stronger currents
• Increasing roar of water up canyon
If you observe any of these signs, seek higher ground immediately. Even climbing a few feet may save your life. Remain on
high ground until conditions improve. Water levels usually drop within 24 hours. Flash floods do occur in the park during
periods of low flash flood potential. A moderate or higher flash flood potential should be a serious cause for concern.
Campsite Descriptions
1. Deep Creek
At the confluence of Deep Creek. The site is located on
the left side of the river.
7. Box Elder
A 10 minute walk beyond Kolob Creek. This site is located
on the left about 30 feet up on a bench.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10. West Bend
A 5 minute hike from Left Bench. This site is on a high bank
located on a western bend.
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.
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.
There is no high ground down stream, between Big Spring and Orderville.
There is little high ground down stream, between Orderville to the Temple of Sinawava.