Water Survey East Campsite sits along the Firth River within the canyon section of the river, downstream from Layover Campsite.

At this point the river flows east before turning north beneath the canyon rim, placing the campsite in a geologically striking setting.

The surrounding canyon walls expose steeply dipping sedimentary strata from the Cambrian Period, displaying a variety of colors and representing some of the more resistant rock formations that shape the river's character through this stretch.

From the Water Survey Campsites, paddlers are only a few miles from where the Firth exits the canyon, with Engigstciak campsite marking the approach to the canyon's end.

The area offers a natural stopping point on a multi-day float trip through this remote corner of the Yukon.