Upper Margaritaville is a designated river campsite in the Gunnison Gorge Wilderness accessible only by boat, requiring a wilderness permit ($10-15 per person) and registration at the Chukar Boat Launch.

Located in the upper section of the gorge near Class III rapids, it offers primitive camping with a maximum stay of one night for boaters and requires a self-contained or EPA-approved toilet system.

Access to this site is part of the challenging 14-mile whitewater section and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.