Lockhart Canyon

Fun side trip to Colorado River departing from Lockhart Basin.

You don’t have to drive the entire Lockhart Basin, Trail #59, to enjoy the fun trip into Lockhart Canyon if you access it from the south end as shown here. Enjoy great camping at Hamburger Rock Campground and in the Indian Creek Area. These are convenient places to camp if you are here to drive Elephant Hill, Trail #66. ATVs and UTVs must stop at the park boundary and walk the last 0.4 mile. These vehicles are not allowed in the park, even if licensed. Everyone has to hike to reach the river’s edge as we did, and that can only be done when the river level is very low. No camping in park.

Most of the trail is easy, but moderate conditions are common after heavy rainstorms because there are many washes to cross. Suitable for stock, high-clearance 4x4 SUVs.