Camping · Delta, CO
Potholes Recreation Site
Before you go
Live · nearest station Delta County, 26 miGood window today. Daylight to 5:06 pm.
Sunny
Feels like 44°
Wind
0 mph
UV index
3.2 moderate
Sun window
6:46 am to 5:06 pm
Uncompahgre River at Delta is running 590 cfs, water 47°.
Distance
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Elevation gain
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High point
5,553ft
Season
May - Sep
About
Potholes Recreation Site is a rustic, free campground located 12 miles up Escalante Canyon from Delta, Colorado, within the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area. The site offers designated overnight camping spots, picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. It is accessible via unpaved roads, and a high-clearance vehicle is recommended. The area is known for river access, hiking, and stargazing, with no cell service available. Pets are allowed, and the site is open from May through September.
Trail profile
Gain
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Avg grade
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Steepest
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High point
5,553 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Restrooms available
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
No waypoints mapped for this trail yet.
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