White House Campground

— riverside

Location: Kanab, UT, UT

Price: From $12 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (37 reviews)

Season: Year-round

White House campground is located approximately 43 miles east of Kanab, Utah, two miles to the south of Highway 89 and the Paria Contact Station, at the end of Monument Road 751 . The campground sits in a broad valley between the Paria River and scenic white-grey sandstone buttes. Individual campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis; they cannot be reserved ahead of time.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/white-house-campground to be notified when sites open up.

White House Campground offers stunning scenery with white-grey sandstone buttes and exceptional stargazing in a quiet, remote canyon setting. At $12/night with fire rings and picnic tables, it's an affordable primitive option with access to scenic Monument Road.

Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake, Desert Spiny Lizard, Common Side-blotched Lizard, Ord's Kangaroo Rat, and Grey Fox present in area

Insider tips for White House Campground: Use pay box with solar panel instead of QR code (QR code reported non-functional by campers) Road is well-maintained gravel but washboard in places — approach slowly to avoid damage Arrive early for first-come, first-served sites; no reservations available

Skip White House Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You require immediate services — primitive campground 43 miles east of Kanab with limited amenities. You have low-clearance vehicles — rough gravel access road (Monument Road 751).

Best time to visit White House Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Jacob Lake Recreation Area (Fredonia, AZ), Podunk Guard Station (PANGUITCH, UT), North Campground (Ut) (BRYCE, UT), Big Springs Cabin Site (Fredonia, AZ).

Cell Phone Coverage at White House Campground

Cell signal at White House Campground (Kanab, UT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Kanab, UT, UT★ 4.6 (37 reviews)From $12/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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White House campground is located approximately 43 miles east of Kanab, Utah, two miles to the south of Highway 89 and the Paria Contact Station, at the end of Monument Road 751 . The campground sits in a broad valley between the Paria River and scenic white-grey sandstone buttes. Individual campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis; they cannot be reserved ahead of time.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available at sites✕ You require immediate services — primitive campground 43 miles east of Kanab with limited amenities✕ You have low-clearance vehicles — rough gravel access road (Monument Road 751)

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Use pay box with solar panel instead of QR code (QR code reported non-functional by campers)

Road is well-maintained gravel but washboard in places

approach slowly to avoid damage

Arrive early for first-come, first-served sites; no reservations available

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake, Desert Spiny Lizard, Common Side-blotched Lizard, Ord's Kangaroo Rat, and Grey Fox present in area

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White House campground is located approximately 43 miles east of Kanab, Utah, two miles to the south of Highway 89 and the Paria Contact Station, at the end of Monument Road 751 (map 2). The campground sits in a broad valley between the Paria River and scenic white-grey sandstone buttes.

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does White House Campground cost per night?+
White House Campground costs $12 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is White House Campground open?+
White House Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does White House Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at White House Campground?+
White House Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at White House Campground?+
White House Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at White House Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at White House Campground is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is White House Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
White House Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Buckskin, White House, Wire Pass Day Use (Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness)Paria Canyon Overnight PermitsUSGS Paria River GageWeather Forecast Paria CanyonFlash Flood Informationparia Canyon Additional Information
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$12 /night★ 4.6 (37)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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