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Black Rocks Campground

Black Rocks Campground offers multiple sandy beach campsites along the Colorado River in the Ruby-Horsethief Canyon section, featuring ancient Vishnu schist rock formations dating back 1. 7 billion years.

Overnight camping permits are required year-round and limited to one night on Friday and Saturday with no layovers allowed.

The area supports both motorized and non-motorized boating with Class I-II rapids, abundant wildlife viewing opportunities including bald eagles and bighorn sheep, and scenic red rock canyon landscapes ideal for paddlers and day hikers.


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